Not Just Taj Mahal, These 8 Monuments Are Made From Marble As Well

1. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Iran

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2. Marble Palace, India

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3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE

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4. Lincoln Memorial, USA

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5. Mughal Gardens, India

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6. Marble Arch, UK

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7. Humayun's Tomb, India

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8. Royal Ontario Museum, Canada

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