Gobeklitepe is the oldest known temple, dating back to Neolithic Period. Archaeological excavations began in 1995 near Sanliurfa. Structure is at least 5000 years older than known ancient temples
Located 10 km east of Jaipur in Rajasthan's Aravalli Hills. Built into narrow crevice surrounded by hills. Features natural spring creating seven sacred water tanks. Contains temple complex with pavilions, carved pillars and painted walls
Roman architecture flourished from 509 BC to 4th century AD. Roman concrete revolutionized construction with arches and domes. Classical orders became decorative rather than structural. Most major achievements occurred from 40 BC to 230 AD
Miko are young priestesses who work at Shinto shrines. Traditionally performed spirit possession and kamigakari rituals. Traditional attire includes red hakama, white kosode, and hair ribbons. Used tools like catalpa bow, tamagushi, and supernatural boxes
Tokyo's oldest-established temple dedicated to Kannon, founded in 645 AD. Destroyed in 1945 firebombing, rebuilt in 1950s with titanium roof. World's most visited religious site with over 30 million annual visitors
Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple, dedicated to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Found in 628 by fishermen discovering a statue of Kannon. Temple draws 30 million worshippers annually. Designated as shogunate's temple in 1590