The Rotunda of Galerius in Thessaloniki, a proud ancient Roman structure from the fourth century!

 

Siena Cathedral, Italy

 

Milan Cathedral, Italy

 

Смольный собор

 

940-year-old Ely Cathedral, England.

 

Of animals and a headless man. Göbekli Tepe, Pillar 43

 

Göbekli Tepe – the world’s first temple and the dawn of human spirituality..... 

The hidden in the rolling hills of southeastern Türkiye 🇹🇷, Göbekli Tepe dates back to around 9600 bce, making it over 11,000 years old — long before the invention of writing, pottery, or agriculture. built by hunter-gatherers, this circular sanctuary of towering T-shaped pillars stands as the earliest known monumental architecture on earth.

The each limestone pillar, some weighing more than 20 tons, is carved with animals, abstract symbols, and cosmic motifs — a mysterious language of stone that may have reflected humanity’s first organized belief system. the site challenges our understanding of prehistory, suggesting that religion may have birthed civilization, not the other way around.

Today, beneath the quiet sands, göbekli tepe still hums with ancient wonder — a bridge between the wild and the sacred. do these stones mark the moment when humans first looked up and asked the universe, why are we here?

Взрыв Храма Христа Спасителя. Москва. 1931 г.

 

Angkor Thom

 Royal ballet dance at Bayon temple 

Angkor Thom Cambodia 

Temple dedicated, to Bhagwan Shiva

 This Temple dedicated, to Bhagwan Shiva 

at Balod of Balod District,  is on the Banks 

of Tandula river 58 km away to Durg State Chatheesgharh

Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, Tivoli, Italy

 

Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, Tivoli, Italy. Artwork by Inklink Firenze.

Temple of Caesar in Rome

 On August 18, 29 BCE, the Temple of Caesar in Rome was consecrated. It was the first deification of a ruler in the history of Rome. The building suffered heavily over the centuries. Only the podium and fragments of architectural decorations have survived. In front of the temple, in a semicircle, stood the altar on which Caesar was cremated.

  Actually, the Temple of the Divine Julius (Latin: Aedes Divus Iulius, Templum Divi Iulii) was a temple dedicated to Julius Caesar, recognized as a god by the Roman Senate. The temple was located in the Roman Forum between the Regia, the Castor Temple and the Emilian Basilica.

Церква Різдва пр. Богородиці (1778 р.)

Івано-Франківська область, Тисменицький р-н., селище Єзупіль, на світлині 1900-х рр. величава дер. церква Різдва пр. Богородиці (1778 р.). Згоріла під час першої світової війни.

Yakushiji Pagoda, Japan

 In the architecture of this 8th century Japanese Pagoda there are several relationships of the Golden Ratio (Phi). This temple was designed and built carefully so that every detail corresponds to the Golden Ratio of Nature, thus displaying a design aligned with the fractal harmony of the Universe. It is no accident that her beauty is often called "frozen music."

"The good, of course, is always beautiful, and the beautiful never lacks proportion." – Plato

ㅤ✧ Yakushiji Pagoda, Japan

✦ Image from the book "The Power of Limits: Proportional Harmonies in Nature, Art and Architecture", by György Doczi

ancient Vedic temples

All ancient Vedic temples were constructed based on similar energy cell points present in human body. Each and every atoms vibrate at same wavelength of cosmic power and so synchronization in spiritual place with human body soul is main aim for such divine build up.

Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji Temple in Japan, known for its breathtaking autumn foliage, is a serene masterpiece.

 Located in Kyoto, this Zen Buddhist temple offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city. 

The vibrant colors of the maple trees during fall create an awe-inspiring atmosphere, attracting visitors from around the world. Its iconic wooden bridge, Tsutenkyo, provides stunning panoramic views. 

Tofukuji Temple is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking inner peace.

Powerful empires in Southeast Asia

Constantinople with Hagia Sophia

 “Constantinople with Hagia Sophia” by Jules Coignet (1844)

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge