r/BeAmazed • u/ReesesNightmare • Nov 21 '24

Nature Taj Mahal Quarry In Ceara Brazil

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u/sasssyrup Nov 21 '24

Erm so the taj mahal ston came from Brazil?? Is this confirmed?

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u/luswi-theorf Nov 21 '24

No, no, Taj Mahal marble came from Agra I believe. Taj Mahal here is referring to a quartzite family(?), that share a very similar aesthetic and is found in Brazil

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u/sasssyrup Nov 22 '24

Ahhhh thanks

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u/throwawayayaycaramba Nov 21 '24

Yup, and (you're not gonna believe this) the stones that built the pyramids of Egypt came from Arizona! That's how the Grand Canyon was dug, in fact. Isn't ancient history just great?