Jantar Mantar

This majestic observatory testifies to the thirst for scientific knowledge among the Indians, and it is a very ancient observatory that was built in the seventeenth century AD. The Jantar Mantar Observatory is one of the oldest astronomical observatories in India in particular and in the world in general. The main objective of its construction was to compile astronomical tables and predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets. This landmark is visited by tourists and locals alike, where they can learn about the history of astronomy in India and Asia.