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2000 BCE
"Kaaba"
"Mecca in Saudi Arabia with the Kaaba, a temple, at its center. Mecca is the holiest shrine of Islam and the birthplace of Mohammed"(Britannica image Quest"). -
1978 BCE
Mirza Golam Pir. Bangladesh. "Tara Masjid"
"It is located, at the Armanitola area of the old part of Dhaka city. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by one Mirza Golam Pir. Bangladesh. August 19, 2008"(Britannica image quest"). -
1978 BCE
"Borobudur"
"This magnificiently constructed Buddist temple which now exists in Java,Indonesia, was once abandoned and the history of which is still unknown.This holy place was discovered in the jungles of Java in 19th century. This place is beleived to have been one of the central and holiest spots for Buddhists"("History.com"). -
1978 BCE
" ST. PETER'S BASILICA"
" The St. Peter's Basilica or the St. Peter's Cathedral is known to be the most beautiful constructed churches of the world. It was built in the 17th century and is located on the Vatican Hill from the city of Rome. This holy place was the site where the first pope, St. Peter died a martyr. He was buried here in 64 A.D. and thus is considered to be one of the most important shrines for Christians all across the globe"("History.com"). -
1978 BCE
"The Mahabodhi Temple"
"The Mahabodhi Temple or the Bodhgaya Stupa located in Bodhgaya, India. It is the most important shrine for Buddhists who come to offer their prayers and meditate form all across the world. The temple is situated where Gautan Buddha attained enlightenment and thus, is a Mecca for Buddhists and many Hindus as well"("History.com"). -
1978 BCE
"Luxor Temple"
"The Luxor Temple was constructed in the 14th century B.C. and was built in dedication to Amon, who is Considered to be the most important and powerful Egyptian Gods. The temple is located near Nile banks and it was known to be one of the most visited and famous religious spots in the city of Thebes"("History.com"). -
1910 BCE
"Saint Mark's Cathedral"
"Saint Mark’s life began in 1858 as a north Minneapolis mission of Gethsemane Church. After a brief surge of growth, the small congregation dwindled as the immigrants for whom the mission was built were attracted to newer churches more aligned with their ethnic backgrounds. In February of 1863, set on sled runners and pulled by thirty-three yoke of oxen, the mission building was moved to what was to become the center of the new city. The same year St. Mark’s was a parish"("History.com"). -
1722 BCE
"Kantaji Temple" (Bangladesh).
"Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1722 A.D.and ended in 1752 A.D. during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath. It boasts one of the greatest examples on Terracotta architecture in Bangladesh and once had nine spires, but all were destroyed in an earthquake in 1897. June 4, 2008"("Britannica image quest"). -
1578 BCE
"The Golden Temple"
"In 1578 CE Guru Ram Das excavated a tank, which subsequently became known as Amristar(Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), giving its name to the city that grew around it. In due course, the Harmandir Sahib, was built in the middle of this tank and became the supreme center of Sikhism"(Britannica image quest"). -
1523 BCE
"Bagha mosque" about 25 miles Southeast of Rajshahi town.
"This brick; built mosque, now a protected monument of the Department of Archaeology, Bangladesh, is an oblong structure measuring externally about 23.16 meter by 12.80 meter. An inscription, which was originally fixed over the central archway of this building, now in Karachi, Pakistan, records its construction by Sultan Nusrat Shah, in 1523 AD. Bangladesh. May 10, 2008"("Britannica image quest"). -
1515 BCE
"The Chota Sona Mosque"
"The Chota Sona Mosque; one of the monuments of the sultanate period, at Shibgonj, in Rajshahi Built by Wali Muhammad during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Hossain Shah, 1493-1515, it was originally roofed over with 15 gilded domes. Bangladesh. July 17, 2007"("Britannica image quest"). -
1186 BCE
"Ta Prohm Temple"
"The Ta Prohm Temple was constructed in 1186 AD in the vast forestry Angkor area by King Jayavarman VII. People believe that the original name of the temple was Raja Vihara, Which meant 'The Royal Monastery'. This temple was dedicated by the king to his mother, and also constructed as a religious spot and center for Buddhism"("History.com"). -
961 BCE
"Great mosque of Cordoba"
"Known locally as Mezquita-Catedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus (Muslim Iberia including most of Spain, Portugal, and a small section of Southern France) in the late 8th century. Cordoba is a two hour train ride south of Madrid, and draws visitors from all over the world"("History.com"). -
537 BCE
"Hagia Sophia"
"Hagia sophia was constructed in 537 BC asa a Greek Orthodox Church by Emperor Justinian I to replace the original church by the same name that was torched.In addition to being a integral piece of Istanbul's cultural and historical fabric in both ancient and modern times,Hagia Sophia or "holy Wisdom" is also an important site for the city's tourism"("History.com"). -
Dec 24, 1163
"Notre Dame Cathedral"
"Built between 1163 and 1250, the construction of this Cathedral was begun by Bishop Maurice de Sully. This church was one of its kinds as it was built in the Gothic style, and was constructed in such a way that showed the status and spirit of Paris as the capital of France.The cathedral was built to replace the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Etienne, previously occupying the site"("History.com"). -
Oct 25, 1459
"The Shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali."
"The shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat in Khulna, Bangladesh. May 8, 2009. Bagerhat, a great historical place. There you will see the Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali- a fine one storied building, it has a beautiful dome. Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali was buried there"("Britannica image quest"). -
Dec 24, 1500
"Temple of Apollo"
"The Temple of Apollo is located in Ancient Delphi, signifying the famous oracle wherein God himself used to counsel the people through the mouth of an intoxicated priestess. Discovered way back in the 1500 BC., This place is considered to be the most holiest spots for the Greeks"("History.com"). -
"The Bayon Temple"
"The Bayon was the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, built at the end of the 12th century. It is a moutain temple built to represent Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology"("History.com"). -
"The Kusumba mosque"
"It was built during the period of Afghan rule in Bengal under one of the last Suri rulers Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah, by one Sulaiman who was probably a high ranking official in 1559 AD. Although built during Suri rule, it is not influenced at all by the earlier Suri architecture of North India, and is well grounded in the Bengal style. The brick building, gently curved cornice, and the engaged octagonal corner towers are typical features"("Britannica image quest"). -
"Westminster Abbey"
"The Queen Attends The Ninth Inauguration Of The General Synod, LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh leave after attending the ninth Inauguration of the General Synod at Westminster Abbey on November 23, 2010 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attended a service of Holy Communion at the inaugration of the ninth General Synod of the Church of England, an event which takes place every five years"("History.com").
