Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
“Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, was founded by the Turkish general
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Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
“Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th
Cockcrow Old Post Town
“Largest town on the former postal road between Beijing and Datong, Cockcrow was constructed in 1420 to protect the military and public post stations that served the northwest
Jianfu Temple on Qingcheng Shan
“Mount Qingcheng is amongst the most important centres of Taoism in China. It is host to many temples, the best preserved one being Jianfu Temple.” More on Wikipedia.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
“The Dujiangyan irrigation system was originally constructed around 256 BC by the Qin during the Warring States period. It is still in use today to irrigate over 5,300
The Great Wall
“In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued