Iconic places from around the world re-created in Minecraft, including Taj Mahal
A group that started a project called Build The Earth is re-creating iconic places from around the world in Minecraft.
Every now and then, we come across social media pages or handles that share incredible content. Case in point, this Insta page called Build The Earth. The description shared describes that it is a project about building Planet Earth on a "1:1 scale" in Minecraft – a game where players can build their virtual world. And the posts show how incredibly that is being done. The page is filled with images of various iconic places from around the world, including Taj Mahal, that are recreated in Minecraft. There is a high possibility that the images of the creations will leave you mesmerised.

The latest post shared on the page, about a day ago, shows the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria in Minecraft:
“Taj Mahal, Agra, India! It is a perfectly symmetrical white marble Mausoleum which was built in the 1600s,” reads a part of the caption shared along with a few incredible images of Taj Mahal designed in Minecraft:
That is not all, here are some of the posts which show other iconic places:
What are your thoughts on the posts?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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