Most monuments
never change. Once built, they stay frozen in time, indifferent to the world
evolving around them.
Pakistan’s
Lahore Fort, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is different. It first took shape as a simple earthen
stronghold 1,000 years ago. Repeatedly overrun, destroyed, and rebuilt, it was
finally reinforced with brick and sandstone several centuries later. Additions
of fine white marble followed, along with overflowing greenery, intricate
carvings, terraces, water gardens, and polished, semi-precious mosaics. The
result: a glittering patchwork of artistic achievements, each reflecting
distinct periods in the evolution of Pakistan!
