Mausoleum - Wikipedia
WebA mausoleum is an external free-standing building constructed as a monument enclosing the burial chamber of a deceased person or people. A mausoleum without the person's remains is called a cenotaph. A mausoleum may be considered a type of tomb, or the tomb may be considered to be within the mausoleum.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts ...
WebMay 6, 2024 · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
Mausoleum - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebA mausoleum is a building used to store the remains of people who have died. Instead of being buried in soil, like in a cemetery, they are placed in chambers behind walls, or in a vault under the floor. The word came from the name of an ancient king.
The Mausoleum of Augustus and the Piazza Augusto Imperatore ...
WebThe Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, a large circular tomb is a key monument for exploring the reuse, reinterpretation, and rediscovery of antiquities over time, and it has a long, complex history that continues to resonate today.
Mausoleum | Ancient, Burial, Memorial | Britannica
WebProbably the most ambitious and iconic mausoleum is the world-renowned white marble Taj Mahal at Agra, India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān for his favourite wife, Mumtāz Maḥal, who died in 1631.
Lenin's Mausoleum - Wikipedia
WebLenin's Mausoleum (from 1953 to 1961 Lenin's and Stalin's Mausoleum) (Russian: Мавзолей Ленина, romanized: Mavzoley Lenina, IPA: [məvzɐˈlʲej ˈlʲenʲɪnə]), also known as Lenin's Tomb, is a mausoleum located at Red Square in Moscow, Russia.
Mausoleum - New World Encyclopedia
WebA mausoleum ( plural: mausolea) is an external free-standing building constructed as a monument that encloses the interment space or burial chamber of a deceased person or persons. A mausoleum may be considered a type of tomb or the tomb may be considered to be within the mausoleum.
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