Amongst the seven wonders of the (new) world, what makes the architecture of the Taj Mahal so unique? Built between 1632, and 1648, the Taj Mahal was constructed as a mausoleum for the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is one of the prime examples of perfectly symmetrical architecture that takes from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic styles. It features an abundance of mathematics outside and inside it’s walls with islamic geometric designs and towers built with just the right weight and at just the right angle to withstand an earthquake and not interfere with the rest of the structure. Additionally, the main building of the Taj Mahal was created using the golden ratio and the symmetry of the structure is even shown through perfectly positioned linear reflecting pools that cast symmetry over a horizontal axis in addition to the mausoleum’s own perfect vertical symmetry.