A new study has identified the pollutants that are causing the marble of India’s iconic Taj Mahal to turn yellow. The discoloration of the white marble has long been a concern, but the latest study could help in drawing up more targeted measures to protect the 360-year-old famed monument of love.
Researchers Study Pollutants Turning Taj Mahal Yellow
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The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors each year. Researchers have determined how particulates in the air are discoloring the landmark.
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Air sampling equipment located in this section of the Taj Mahal complex was used to determine what was causing discoloration of the landmark structure.
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Gray particles in this air filter are particulates captured by air sampling equipment at the Taj Mahal complex.
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A worker cleans a portion of the Taj Mahal complex. Marble on the right shows brownish discoloration caused by particles of carbon, and dust.
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This close-up image shows the contrast between cleaned and discolored marble in the Taj Mahal complex. New research shows that the brownish discoloration is caused by particles of carbon, and dust.