Temples (15)

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http://www.myanmar.com/gov/archiweb.html
Architectural Drawings of Temples in Bagan Open in a new browser window
   Drawings and history of the most important architectural complex in Myanmar by the Department of Architecture, Yangon Institute of Technology.
   http://www.myanmar.com/gov/archiweb.html
http://www.beijingservice.com/templeofheaven.htm
Beijing Service: Temple of Heaven Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.beijingservice.com/templeofheaven.htm
http://web-japan.org/museum/temple/temple.html
Buddhist Temples Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://web-japan.org/museum/temple/temple.html
http://www.waseda.ac.jp/projects/AsianArch/sites/srilan-E.html
Daladamaluwa Temple, Sri Lanka Open in a new browser window
   Study by Waseda University, Japan. Aerial photograph; reconstruction model. Japanese language version available.
   http://www.waseda.ac.jp/projects/AsianArch/sites/srilan-E.html
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/george/prasada.html
Indian Temples Open in a new browser window
   Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.
   http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/george/prasada.html
http://www.khajuraho-temples.com
Khajuraho Temples Open in a new browser window
   Describes the history and artwork of the temples in this town in Madhya Pradesh, famous for their erotic sculpture. Includes visitor information.
   http://www.khajuraho-temples.com
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/arc/ind/lycia/liki_eng.htm
Lycian Influence on Indian Cave Temples Open in a new browser window
   Architect Takeo Kamia investigates the relationship between ancient Indian cave temples and Lycian sarcophagi and cave tombs.
   http://www.ne.jp/asahi/arc/ind/lycia/liki_eng.htm
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/arth/meister/pakistan.html
Salt Range Temples, Pakistan Open in a new browser window
   Professor Michael Meister, University of Pennsylvania, provides expandable photographs and explains his project to analyse these monuments from the 6th to 11th centuries.
   http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/arth/meister/pakistan.html
http://www.indiantemples.com/
Templenet Open in a new browser window
   Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.
   http://www.indiantemples.com/
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/temples/
Temples Open in a new browser window
   The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.
   http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/temples/
http://www.onthe.net.au/~cgribbin/
The Virtual Museum of Cham Architecture Open in a new browser window
   Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the mediaeval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.
   http://www.onthe.net.au/~cgribbin/

Last Updated: 2004-09-07 18:50:38