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Old Jan 14th, 2007, 02:45   #1
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Facelift for Taj's gates

Archaeologists and conservationists have begun giving a facelift to the massive gates of the famous Taj Mahal.

They are repairing weather damage to the 17th-century monument, a symbol of India and a crucial tourist attraction.

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Not closed though, right?

Excuse the immediate jump to the negative, but with the precarious position at Ranthambhore, thought I should check!

Guessing that visitors will just be diverted to another gate?
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