As chronicled in your researcher's journal as I researched my history of early lifestyles in South Asia...
Just ran across at least one Archaeological Survey of India writer with a sense of aesthetics (cf. recent-ish post on gardens) -- "New varieties of roses, cannas and several other ornamental trees and plants were introduced to add to the beauty of this newly developed garden" over an archaeological site they've covered back up. Moreover, "The entire area...has now been developed and profuse flowering of annual and perennial plants is indeed a sight to enjoy." It's interesting that this was in an area not far from the other (Agra) site that spoke some of beauty; also, it's mentioned that a committee got together to discuss improving the landscaping, and also that they were able to get a good water pump which "has improved the water supply to a great extent." As so often here, it has much to do with finances. Of course I really shouldn't read too much into quick comments such as these; I just find them interesting while doing my "real work."
Current time travel apparatus location: Pondicherry, India
