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Guided Tour of Taj Mahal

Early morning tour of the Taj Mahal before the crowds arrive. Perfect acoustics in the main chamber. Tour guide demonstrating the unique echo when—BRAAAP—a

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Early morning tour of the Taj Mahal before the crowds arrive. Perfect acoustics in the main chamber. Tour guide demonstrating the unique echo when—BRAAAP—a barking spider provides its own echo demonstration.

The guide, completely unfazed, tells the group: "And that, my friends, is why the Taj Mahal is also known as the 'Crown of Sound' - it captures all of life's music, both intentional and... spontaneous." Most professional guide ever.

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