Temples Religious Building Types History
Temples Religious Building Types History
Temples
A temple is defined here as an historic building designed for worship of a non-Christian god or gods.
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- The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.
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- Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the mediaeval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.
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- First built in 1420, it was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to worship the God of Heaven. Illustrated history and description of this World Heritage site.
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- Professor Michael Meister, University of Pennsylvania, provides expandable photographs and explains his project to analyse these monuments from the 6th to 11th centuries.
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- Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.
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- The Virtual Museum of Japanese arts gives an overview of the history of pagoda and hall temple forms in Japan, together with photographs and histories of famous examples.
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- Drawings and history of the most important architectural complex in Myanmar by the Department of Architecture, Yangon Institute of Technology.
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- Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.
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- Architect Takeo Kamia investigates the relationship between ancient Indian cave temples and Lycian sarcophagi and cave tombs.
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- Describes the history and artwork of the temples in this town in Madhya Pradesh, famous for their erotic sculpture. Includes visitor information.
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- Study by Waseda University, Japan. Aerial photograph; reconstruction model. Japanese language version available.
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