The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, was created as a memorial to Shah Jahan's favorite wife, who died in delivery in 1631. The white marble monument, with its expansive gardens, took several years to complete. It is believed that 20,000 workers contributed to the project's success. Shah Jahan was not only married to her but also to another woman and had children by both, so his wives' bodies were buried alongside his first wife's body. But he wanted something special for himself so he ordered the construction of this temple like tomb where he could visit his beloved wife's body every day. Inside the main chamber, which is covered with thousands of polished black stones, there are two mirrored boxes used for storage. On each side of the room are four smaller chambers used for burial. Above the entrance are eight statues of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal. The overall design of the building is based on the universe with seven levels representing the planets within our solar system. It's said that if you walk around the outside of the tomb at night when it's quiet, you can hear the women whispering in the tombs next to Shah Jahan's wife's body, telling him what to do next time they see him in heaven.