Web Directory

» Beijing Service: Temple of Heaven
   First built in 1420, it was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to worship the God of Heaven. Illustrated history and description of this World Heritage site.
   http://www.beijingservice.com/templeofheaven.htm

» Buddhist Temples
   The Virtual Museum of Japanese arts gives an overview of the history of pagoda and hall temple forms in Japan, together with photographs and histories of famous examples.
   http://web-japan.org/museum/temple/temple.html

» Indian Temples
   Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.
   http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/george/prasada.html

» Multimedia Comparative Studies of Traditional Chinese Temples
   A study by the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong. Plans, computer models and commentary on a selection of temples. Includes a simulation of the effect of rainfall on temples from four different dynasties.
   http://www.arch.hku.hk/research/catct/introduction/

» Templenet
   Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.
   http://www.indiantemples.com/

» Temples
   The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.
   http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/temples/

» The Virtual Museum of Cham Architecture
   Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the medieval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.
   http://www.onthe.net.au/~cgribbin/