Sabz Burj restored to its Mughal-era glory
- Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour.
About Sabz Burj
- Built in the 1530s, Sabz Burj is one of the earliest Mughal era buildings in India.
- It is called Sabz (green) Burj but covered with turquoise blue tiles.
- Experts say that the name of the monument might have originated through local folklore.
- The tomb’s outer dome is dotted with glazed tiles and displays unique geometric and interlacing patterns in different colours and forms a prominent part of the neighbourhood’s skyline.
- It is standing at the entrance to Humayun's Tomb.
- It demonstrates Timurid architectural style synonymous with Central Asia.
- The monument was used as a police station in the early 20th century.
Significance
- It is of immense significance due to the ceiling on its double-dome structure painted in pure gold and lapiz.
- It is thought to be the earliest surviving painted ceiling for any monument in India.