Terracotta Army
“No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological site, which was not discovered until 1974. Qin (d….
Terraces of the Elephants and of the Leper King in Angkor
“The 350m-long Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the…
Tep Pranam in Angkor
“Tep Pranam is a temple built in the 16th Century. Its sanctuary has been replaced by a modern building dedicated to Buddha.”…
Temples of Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples, southern Egypt. Construction of the temple complex started in approximately 1264 BC and…
Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo
The temple was started by Ptolemy VI (180–145 BC) and added to by Ptolemy XIII (51–47 BC), who built the inner and…
Temple of Preah Vihear off Angkor
“Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva….
Temple of Medinet Habu
“The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design and contains more than 7,000 m2 (75,347 sq ft) of decorated wall…
Temple of Isis at Philae
“The temple for Isis on the island of Philae was built during 380-362 BC in the reign of Nectanebo I, one of…
Temple of Horus in Edfu
One of the best preserved shrines in Egypt, the temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built in the…