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Hoysala Temples
The collection includes three of South India’s most iconic Hoysala temple complexes, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. The Hoysala dynasty carefully selected and combined features of contemporary and ancient temples to create a unique identity from neighboring kingdoms. Features of these temples include hyper-realistic sculptures, full-surface stone carvings, wrap-around platforms, large sculptured galleries, multi-layered frieze, and sculptures depicting the Hoysala legend. The artistic achievements of the complexes are enhanced by outstanding sculptural art, and the temple complexes represent an important stage in the development of Hindu temple architecture.
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
The sacred city of Teotihuacan ("Birthplace of the Gods") is located approximately 50 km northeast of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, the city features monuments of colossal proportions, especially the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, which were built according to geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the most powerful cultural centres in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region and beyond.
Archaeological Site of Olympia
The ruins of Olympia, located in a valley in the Peloponnese, have been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century BC, Olympia became the center of the cult of Zeus. Altis - the temple of the gods - is one of the greatest concentrations of masterpieces of the ancient Greek world. In addition to the temples, there are the remains of all the sports facilities built for the Olympic Games, which were held every four years in Olympia from 776 BC
Shengjinggang
Shengjinggang Scenic Area has been rated as a national AA-level tourist attraction. Shengjinggang Dragon Temple was first built in the Yuan Dynasty, more than 600 years ago. It now covers an area of 15,000 square meters, with more than 100 halls and rooms and a construction area of more than 9,000 square meters. The temple is magnificent, large in scale, and rigorous in layout. It is a complete set of Taoist temples and is now a provincial key cultural relic protection unit. There is a holy well in the Jiulong Holy Mother Hall of the Dragon Temple. The water is cool and sweet, and it does not overflow in floods or dry up in droughts. In the old days, officials and people from several surrounding provinces came here to fetch water and pray for rain. The "Linggang Incense Market" has also become one of the ten ancient scenic spots in Handan. In recent years, the Handan County Government has increased its investment and management efforts, and has renovated and improved the temple to meet the standards of a national AA-level tourist attraction.