Biblical Tel : Beer-Sheba

“Tels (prehistoric settlement mounds), are characteristic of the flatter lands of the eastern Mediterranean. Of more than 200 tels in Israel, Megiddo,…

Belfries of Belgium and France

“Built between the 11th and 17th centuries, they showcase the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture. They are highly significant…

Beemster Polder

“The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has…

Bayon in Angkor

“Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, the Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone…

Banteay Srei near Angkor

“Banteay Srei is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that…

Banteay Samre near Angkor

“Banteay Samre is a temple built in the early 12th century. It is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.” More…

Banteay Prei in Angkor

“Bantey Prei, the “fortress of the forest”, is a small temple of Bayon style built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.”

Banteay Kdei in Angkor

“Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple built around 1185 during the reign of Jayavarman VII. The temple-mountain features sculptures in the architectural…