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Taj Mahal vs Petra
Which landmark? Pick one and see how the world splits.
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Petra over Taj Mahal by just 52% to 48%. Petra is #5 of the 120 landmarks in the world ranking. Taj Mahal is #6, and #1 of the 7 in India.
Side by side
| Taj Mahal | Petra | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #6 | #5 |
| Type | Mausoleum | Ancient site |
| Country | India | Jordan |