Articles related to "Temple"



The Temple of Athena at Sounion
Less prominent than the sanctuary of Poseidon, the temple of Athena at Sounion demonstrates the interplay between architecture and landscape in Greek sacred sanctuaries.
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Jews Preparing to Rebuild Temple
Piece by piece "The Temple Mount Faithful" is preparing to build the third temple in Jerusalem.
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Peoples Temple Moves to California
More than a decade before the tragic mass suicide at Jonestown, Jim Jones moved the Peoples Temple to California in 1965, heavily influenced by the Cold War.
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The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion has evolved with time. It illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site.
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Origin of the Peoples Temple
Long before the tragic events of 1978 in Guyana, Jim Jones began his career as a minister in racially segregated Indiana, where he preached social justice.
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Salt Lake City's Mormon Temple
The Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City's beautiful Temple Square is the Utah city's main visitor attraction. Alongside is the home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
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Shaolin Temple
Known worldwide as the center of Kungfu, Shaolin Temple is also a place to learn about Chinese Buddhism and culture.
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The Temple of Athena Nike
This small temple was dedicated to Victory, and was part of Pericles' grand plan to showcase Athens' power and glory.
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The Temples Of Belur And Halebid
The South Indian temples of Belur and Halebid are famous for their beautiful architecture and intricate sculptures.
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The Theology of Jim Jones
Before the Peoples Temple exodus to Jonestown, Jim Jones altered his message as if to suggest that Americans were on the wrong side of the Cold War.
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Visiting Shri Siddhivinayak Temple
Have a wish that you want fulfilled? Pray to the elephant headed Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, at the Shri Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai.
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History of Angkor Wat
The tourist destination of Angkor Wat has a long history, making the ruins there a remarkable sight after so many hundreds of years.
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Architecture-Temples
This article compares two temples, in Abu Simbel and Tel el-Armana, to illustrate changes in architecture throughout the period of Ancient Egyptian powerfulness.
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Building Maya Pyramids and Temples
What were Maya pyramids, temples and other structures built from? How were Maya buildings made? Why were religious temples on top of pyramids? Let us examine the record.
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Cheap Thrills Hong Kong
Delight in the wonders of Hong Kong without spending much.
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Chiang Mai Thai Buddhist Temples
A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.
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Early Temples of the Forum Romanum
The temples built during the period of the Roman Republic were some of the most sacred and important buildings in the city of Rome.
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Fortune-telling, Temples, Incense
What's today going to be like? How about tomorrow? No, not just the weather. Can one's place in the grand scheme of things be revealed by burning incense in a temple?
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Imperial Temples in the Forum
Temples constructed in the Forum Romanum during the height of the Roman Empire were often not for religious purposes, but to celebrate Emperors and their immortality.
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Karni Mata Temple Deshnok India
A temple overrun with rats is not an easy place to visit, however Karni Mata temple is beautiful with its marble façade and solid silver doors.
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London Walks - The Temple
The historic area known as the Temple has housed London's legal profession since 1320. One of London's most atmospheric areas, it appeared in the Da Vinci Code film.
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Temples
This article discusses ancient Egyptian temples. Find out why they were built, what they contained, and how priests cared for the statue of the god or goddess in the temple.
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Temples
Temples provide a place for worthy Latter-day Saints to participate in sacred ordinances.
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Temples of Chiang Mai, Thailand
A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.
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The Erotic Temples of Khajuraho
A complex of temples about 350 miles southeast of New Delhi, near the village of Khajuraho, is one of India's most popular tourist destinations.
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The Shaolin Temples
The Bodhidharma is generally credited with the establishement of martial arts training in the Shaolin Temples. From this inaspicious beginning, the arts of spread far and wide across Asia and the rest of the world. Here is a summary of the early years.
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Timeline&Temples
This article contains a chronology of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, including dates and names of principal rulers of that period, and then describes organisation amongst priests and temples in Ancient Egypt.
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A Death in Texas by Dina Temple-Raston
"A Story of Race, Murder, and a Small Town's Struggle for Redemption"
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Chogye Sa - The temple in the heart of Seoul
Chogye temple (Chogye Sa)is a practising Buddhist temple in the heart of Seoul. it is the home of the Chogye Buddhist Order and is set up for foreign visitors.
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Comics add to Temple of Doom
The Marvel Comics adaptation of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom includes scenes that weren't in the film.
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Icon In A Temple
This is a story about an Australian artist who has made it into the International Artistic Arena. She talks about the trials and tribulations of an artist in a friendly and humerous way.
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Luxor.....The Temple of Man
The ancient Egyptians believed that only man could house the spirit of God, so the temples were built to represent each part of the human body. Experience the Temple of Luxor, one of the best examples of this belief. Please join me on a tour of this special place.
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Meenakshi Temple
The Meenakshi temple in Madurai is dedicated to Meenakshi and Sundereshwara who are incarnations of Parvati and Shiva. The legend begins with the birth of Meenakshi as a three-breasted girl to the Pandyan king Malaydhwaj. The Meenakshi temple is renowned for its statues of Shiva in various dance postures..
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Ram Temple Started!
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Ramesses II's "Little" Temple
When Ramesses II failed to establish himself as a great military leader with a victory over the Hittites, he turned to building and eventually created two breathtaking temples at Abu Simbel.
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Sandra Temple, Wildlife Artist and Cartoonist
The creativity and imagination of Australian artist Sandra Temple are astounding. In her artistic career, she has worked in fashion design, jewellery design, illustration, murals, fine art, cartooning and more. Her several comic strips have tickled the funny bones of animal lovers, children and families.
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Stone Temple Pilots to Join Family Values Tour
Rock acts join Family Values Tour.
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Suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple
This sermon I delivered on 10 December 2003 for the second Wednesday service in Advent. The focus of this day was the Messiah prophesied by the prophets.
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The Golden Temple
Named after its scenic beauty and a coating of real gold, the golden temple holds a place of high reverence in the psyche of every Sikh. Located in the holly city of Amritsar, it is also known as Swarna mandir, Darbar Sahib or Harmandir Sahib—the temple of god. Every Sikh makes it a point to visit this place frequently. All-important family occasions, successes or failures in a Sikh’s life are followed by a visit to darbar Sahib. Paying obeisance at this holly shrine is undoubtedly the most important ritual in a Sikh’s life.
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The Golden Temple Part II
This holly shrine has witnessed a lot of bloodbath since inception. It was periodically invaded and destroyed. Subsequently, the Sikhs had to sacrifice their lives to restore its sanctity.
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The Northern Marais/Temple Quarter
The North Marais/Temple district is quickly becoming the new hip place to be in Paris. Find out why!
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The Shao Lin Temple (1979)
<I>The Shao Lin Temple</I> is a good movie, especially considering that it is one of Jet Li's first films. The fighting is especially strong and enjoyable.
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Palenque: Jungle, Ruins and More
Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple is the ultimate Sikh pilgrimage. The Harmandar Sahib, as it is traditionally known, means the temple of God. It is located in Punjab province of India.
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Hatshepsut's Temple
The temple of Hatshesut, the woman who assumed the title of Pharaoh, is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
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Hindu Temple Architecture
From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.
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Jesus and the Temple's Destruction
This article makes the case that the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) were written BEFORE the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple.
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Karnak Temple Complex
The Karnak Temple Complex in the ancient Egyptian town of Thebes was constructed and added on by numerous kings over thousands of years.
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Mini Poster Temple of Artemis
Perfect for study on ancient history.
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Parts of a Basic Greek Temple
Though temples varied in size and sometimes design, there were basic parts that were incorporated into every ancient Greek temple.
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