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Corinthian Capital, Temple of Zeus, Athens
A Corinthian capital from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens. Completed 131 CE.
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Japanese Jizo Statue at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
This jizo statue is located at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The jizo are Bodhisattvas and thus the protectors of the weak, injured, travelers, women, and unborn children. A large number of jizo...
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Illuminated Sutra from Jingoji Temple
This illuminated sutra is from Jingoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, and it dates to 1179 CE, which corresponds to Japan's Heian period. It is made of gold and silver on indigo paper. (Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center...
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Smaller Shrines, Kailasanatha Temple
Shrines built by King Rajasimha's queens. Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram, India. 700-720 CE.
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The Temple of Augustus in Pula
The Temple, situated in the Forum, was dedicated to the goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus. It was constructed between 2 BCE and 14 CE, when the emperor died.
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Ruins of the Lion Temple in Jaffa
The Lion Temple, located in present-day Jaffa, Israel, got its name from a lioness' skull that was found within it. This skull was apparently used in a ritual performed here at the time of the ancient Canaanites...
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Temple Terrace, Sanctuary of Zeus Labraundos
View of the Temple Terrace of the Sanctuary of Zeus Labraundos at Ladraunda.
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Ionic Temple of Apollo Isotimos
The ruins of the Ionic Temple of Apollo Isotimos in Alabanda, built in the 2nd century BC.
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Temple of Portunus, Rome
The 2nd century BCE Temple of Portunus, Rome. At the sides can be seen engaged columns.
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Corridor View inside Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is set on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and...
