Gupta Temple dating from the 5th century, in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia

Temple of Hera, dating from the 5th century BC, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Temple amongst the spring flowers, Selinunte, established 5th century BC, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Dharmekh stupa, dating from the 5th century, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India, Asia

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India, Asia

The Nereid Monument from Xanthos in southwest Turkey dating from the 5th century BC, British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Female spirit of the clouds and waters, Apsara, frescos from the 5th century at lion rocks, Simha Gira, Sigiriya, Matale Distict, Kulturdreieck, Sri Lanka

Female spirit of the clouds and waters, Apsara, frescos from the 5th century at lion rocks, Simha Gira, Sigiriya, Matale Distict, Kulturdreieck, Sri Lanka

Cloud maidens, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maidens, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Tomba dei Leopardi Tomb with frescoes from the 5th century BC, Etruscan Monterozzi Necropolis, Tarquinia, Viterbo Province, Lazio Region Latium, Italy, Europe

Tomba dei Leopardi Tomb with frescoes from the 5th century BC, Etruscan Monterozzi Necropolis, Tarquinia, Viterbo Province, Lazio Region Latium, Italy, Europe

Ancient palace complex of Vuni, Vouni, Vounos from the early 5th century BC in the northwest of the island, view of the sea, North Cyprus

Ancient palace complex of Vuni, Vouni, Vounos from the early 5th century BC in the northwest of the island, view of the sea, Courtyard with stele, North Cyprus

Hama, Syria - January, 2008: Norias - waterwheels up to 20 m in diameter have been used in Hama since the 5th century century to help transport water.

Mochica Culture, 500AD anthropomorphic figure woven of alpaca and cotton in the collection of the Museo Amano, Lima, Peru