Inspired from the medieval baolis (water tanks) of northern India, the underground site museum, with a built-up area of 9000 sq m, will marry modern 21st century architecture with Mughal-era craftsmanship in its design.
Expected to be completed in 30 months, the project has been pledged a fund of Rs 49 crore from the Tourism Ministry.
Union Minister of Culture Mahesh Sharma will lay its foundation stone on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
"The principal structure where the galleries will be located is 6 m below the ground level while the gallery block rises 4 ft above the ground level and the roof is treated like a mughal garden," Project Director, AKTC, Ratish Nanda told PTI.
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"Besides, several other finials, sandstone and marble elements, terracotta pipes, over 400 earth toys found at the site of nearby Isa Khan's tomb, among others will also be housed," he added.
Nanda said, the design is inspired from the baolis, which are sunken and yet allow natural lighting and ventilation.
"This is to ensure visual linkages between important monuments located around the museum are retained...Also, the experience of an underground museum would be unique, as this would indeed be the country's first sunken museum."