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Humayun's Tomb Conservation Completed

Delhi, 13/09/2013 - The restoration of the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s 16th century garden tomb, the jewel of Mughal architecture that predates the Taj Mahal, has been completed. Six years of conservation works and 200,000 work days undertaken by master craftsmen have been required to restore the Tomb’s Mughal finery.

The conservation of the dome of Humayun's Tomb. - Photo: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

 

The restored dome of Humayun's tomb. - Photo: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

 

Conservation inside Humayun's Tomb. - Photo: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

 

The completion of the conservation of Humayun's Tomb, September 2013. - Photo: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

 

Restoration of the plinth of Humayun's Tomb. - Photo: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

 

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