White Marble Taj Mahal Turning Yellow

It is an alarming situation.

White marble taj mahal turning yellow.

Air pollution discoloration of marble due to oxidation of its constituents environmental neglect and wear and tear caused by millions of tourists who visit it every year. India s white marble taj mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world s eighth most polluted city. The taj mahal is turning yellow mainly due to these reasons. Here s why the taj mahal s pristine white marble exterior is slowly turning green from msn duration 43 seconds help.

Why taj mahal is turning yellow and green. The taj mahal is one of the most beloved monuments in the world. The taj mahal is turning yellow and time s ticking to restore it. Let s see the possible factors behind this.

The taj mahal one of the new seven wonders of the world is falling victim to chronic pollution and is gradually turning yellow because of air pollution caused by petrol fumes and illegal. The white marble taj mahal is turning yellow and green because of filthy air in the world s eighth most polluted city the taj mahal flanks the garbage strewn yamuna river and is often enveloped by dust and smog from smokestacks and vehicles. India s white marvel the taj mahal is slowly turning brownish yellow because of air pollution says an indo us study which also identifies the pollutants responsible for the effect. India is to ban the burning of cow dung fires near the taj mahal amid fears that their brown particles are turning its celebrated white marble a mucky yellow.

Recently supreme court of india has raised its concern on this issues. My light granite is turning dark. The marble in india s once ivory white mausoleum is undergoing a natural oxidation process but pollution and acid rain.