The first Buddhist temple in China was ... other temples turned the site into one of Buddhism's holiest sites. Over the centuries, the cultural treasures grew in number. The most remarkable is the ...

From Tripura to Gujarat, this list traces 8 architectural wonders that once shaped India's cultural legacy — now forgotten due to neglect and isolation.

The city in question is Matera, a UNESCO-listed gem carved into the rock of Basilicata in southern Italy. Often referred to as “the second Bethlehem,” it’s thought to date back more than ...

South of Tuscany, around the towns of Sovana, Sorano, and Pitigliano, there is a network of roads or pathways carved into the living rock. It is known that the Etruscans or earlier peoples were their ...

Despite its importance to both religions, Temple Mount's most notable feature is distinctly Muslim: the Dome of the Rock. Encased in this golden-topped structure is the rock where Muhammad prayed ...

Carved on sandstone ... With the views of Agastya Lake, the temple reflects the artistic glow of the Chalukya dynasty. A visit to Badami offers a fascinating glimpse into India's rich cultural ...