Ara Pacis, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Ara Pacis, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Painted temple dooors, Thian Hock Keng Temple, Chinatown, Sinagapore, South East Asia

Great Hypostyle Hall in the Precinct of Amon-Re, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pharaoh Seti I on left and God Osiris right, Bas Relief, Tomb of Seti I, KV17, Valley of the Kings, Ancient Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Dome of the Rock and the Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Mount of Olives and Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Mount of Olives and Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel Middle East

Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View towards Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View over Muslim Quarter towards Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View over Muslim Quarter towards Dome of the Rock and the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View towards Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View over Muslim Quarter towards Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Mount of Olives and Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Dome of the Rock and the Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of the Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

View of Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Golden Buddhas in the Grand Hall of Magnificence of the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China

Dazu rock carvings religious scene at Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Golden Buddha and silk banners in the Grand Hall of Magnificence of the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China

Woman prays to Golden Buddhas in the Grand Hall of Magnificence of the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China

Dazu rock carvings buddhas and religious scene at Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Bronze elephant-heads statue in the courtyard of the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China

Carved Cham stone relief exhibit at My Son, Quang Nam province, Vietnam

Buddha's Sacred Hair Relic, Botataung Pagoda, Buddha's First Sacred Hair Relic Pagoda, Yangon, (Rangoon), Myanmar, (Burma)

Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu and Cheops), and Pyramid of Khafre (Pyramid of Chephren), Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Wall painting, Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens, Greece

Great Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as Pyramid of Khufu and Pyramid of Cheops, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

The Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre, also known as Pyramid of Chephren, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Ceiling painting of Christ, Church of the Holy Apostles, (Holy Apostles of Solaki), Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens, Greece

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

A carved Buddha statue on a stupa at the Shwe Indein Pagoda, Indein, Shan State, Myanmar, (Burma)

Kernos, altar stone, Minoan Palace of Malia, Crete, Greece, Europe

Temple of Vespasiam, Santi Luca e Martina, Arch of Septimius Severus, Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, Rome, Latium, Italy, Europe

Almaqah Temple, Arsh Bilqis, of Marib, Yemen

Gateway to antiquity, giant door or Portara of the Temple of Apollo at the town of Naxos, Cyclades Island Group, Greece, Europe

Gateway to antiquity, giant door or Portara of the Temple of Apollo at the town of Naxos, Cyclades Island Group, Greece, Europe

Gateway to antiquity, giant door or Portara of the Temple of Apollo at the town of Naxos, Cyclades Island Group, Greece, Europe

Temple for the god Amun, Naga, Sudan, Africa

Lion Temple featuring etchings of the Lion-god Apedemak, Naga, Sudan, Africa

Apollonia ancient Greek archeological excavation, Albania, the Balkans, Europe

Church of Archangel Michael, Byzantine church, icon, Unesco World Heritage Site, Pedhoulas, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, Greece, Europe

The Monastery, Al Deir, Petra, Jordan, southwest Asia

Archeology, antiquity, archaeological site, columns, walls and arches, early Christian basilica, Kourion, Episkopi near Limassol, Southern Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Archeology, antiquity, archaeological site, columns, walls and arches, early Christian basilica, Kourion, Episkopi near Limassol, Southern Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Archeology, antiquity, archaeological site, columns, walls and arches, early Christian basilica, Kourion, Episkopi near Limassol, Southern Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Ancient Bacchus temple ruins at the archeological site of Baalbek, Unesco World Heritage Site, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Ruins in Paestum, Ceres Tempel at back, Italy, Europe

Roman kiosk, Naga, Sudan

Remaining rubble of Temple G and Temple E (back) at the ancient Greek archaeological site in Selinunte, Sicily, Italy

Crypt, remains of Roman baths from the 4th century, interior, Church of Saint Demetrius or Hagios Demetrio, Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Marble main entrance of Academy of Athens, national research center, columns or pillars with Athena, ancient Greek goddess and patron of city, and Apollo, ancient Greek god and patron of arts and science. National Greek flag. Summer day, blue sky

Gateway to antiquity, giant door or Portara of the Temple of Apollo at the town of Naxos, Cyclades Island Group, Greece, Europe

Crypt, remains of Roman baths from the 4th century, interior, Church of Saint Demetrius or Hagios Demetrio, Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Parts of an antique temple in front of the Omayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria

Temple of Hylates (later likened to Apollo) in Kourion, Cyprus

Corinthian columns, Temple of Artemis, Jerash, Jordan, Southwest Asia

Fine carved relief at column Severan basilica Leptis Magna Libya

The archaeological site of Pagan, Bagan, Myanmar, Burma

Roman city gate, old town of Damascus, Syria

Temple II and Grand Plaza, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Dhamma-ya-zi-ka pagoda, the archaeological site of Pagan, Bagan, Myanmar, Burma

Arch of Septimius Severus and ss Luca e Martina Church, Forum Romanum, Rome, Italy, Europe

Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus, Greece, Europe

Mosaics, Duomo di San Gennaro (Cathedral of Naples), historic centre of Naples, Campania, Italy

Temple II and Grand Plaza, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Antique Umayyad ruins at the archeological site of Anjar, Unesco World Heritage Site, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Greek temple complex Segesta, province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

God thrones and gods' heads, Mount Nemrut, sanctuary and tomb, Southeastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, Asia

Hagar Qim megalithic temple, Unesco World Heritage Site, Malta

Paintings in the Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece, Europe

High walls and colums Severan Basilica Leptis Magna Libya

El Castillo, Kukulkan pyramid at Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, Central America

Ruin of byzantine Saint Simeon Monastery, Qala'at Samaan, Qalaat Seman archeological site, Dead Cities, Syria, Middle East, West Asia

The Monastery, Al Deir, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Temple of Pan with Pan's grotto, above in the center shrine of Nebi Khader, religious figure for Druze and Muslims, Banias National Park, Mount Hermon, Golan Heights, Israel, Middle East, Southwest Asia

Ancient Roman temple ruin, archeological site of Qalaat Faqra, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Ancient Bacchus temple ruins at the archeological site of Baalbek, Unesco World Heritage Site, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Famous piligrimage site Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhist stupa in ancient city Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ruin of Saint Simeon Monastery, Qala'at Samaan, Qalaat Seman archeological site, Dead Cities, Syria, Middle East, West Asia

Temple I known also as temple of the Giant Jaguar, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Parts of an antique temple in front of the Omayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria

Theater, Kourion, Cyprus, Europe

Ponte Pietra bridge with Verona Cathedral, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare or Duomo di Verona at night, Verona, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Temple ruin, Temple E, Hera Temple, archaeological site, Selinunt, Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Theatre of Segesta, Greek temple complex Segesta, province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Sri Lankan tourist landmark Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhist stupa in ancient city Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Megalithic temple of Mnajdra, Unesco World Heritage Site, Malta

Facade of the procession monastery Ed-Deir in the Nabataean city of Petra, World Heritage Site near Wadi Musa, Jordan, Middle East, Orient

Facade of the procession monastery Ed-Deir in the Nabataean city of Petra, World Heritage Site near Wadi Musa, Jordan, Middle East, Orient

Dioscuri statue front of the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli on Capitol Hill and the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II or National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe