Archive · 8 Nov 2025

Qutb Shahi Tombs' Domes Blacken After Restoration Efforts

Qutb Shahi Tombs' Domes Blacken After Restoration Efforts

Imagine a special old building in Hyderabad that has many tombs.

A few years ago, people worked hard to fix up the shiny tops of these tombs.

But now, the shiny tops are turning black!

Some people think the way they fixed them wasn't good, and that some parts are falling off or look weird, especially after rain.

They also worry that digging holes nearby might have hurt the old buildings.

Another problem is that it's now much more expensive to visit, so fewer people from the town can go.

Other people think the black color might just be from the weather, like rain or pollution.

They plan to look closer to figure out why the tops are changing color.

The people in charge of fixing the tombs haven't said why this is happening.

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