Tag: Middle Ages (500-1500 AC)
Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
Candi Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia.
The temple complex of Borobudur
Borobudur (built 750-850 AD) on the island of Java in Indonesia is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world. In 1991, the temple complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tomb of Bibi Jawindi
In the historic town of Uch Saharif are the tombs of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim, Ustead and Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari.
Castle Alamut
Alamut Castle served as the headquarters of the assassins for 166 years.
Dome of Soltaniyeh
The round dome of the Soltaniyeh Mausoleum is one of the largest in the world, at 35.1 metres high. The mausoleum is considered a model for the Taj Mahal in India and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
The Kabud Mosque in Tabriz
The Kabud Mosque in Tabriz, Iran was built in 1465 as a mausoleum for Jahan Shah, the leader of the Turkmen tribal federation of the Qara Qoyunlu.
Mgvimevi Monastery
Monastery near the town Chiatura in Georgia.
The Katskhi pillar
Tiny hermit monastery high up on a limestone rock needle.
Kutaissi
Kutaissi is the third largest city in Georgia with about 150,000 inhabitants and is located on the Rioni River.
Kaloubani St. Giorgi chapel
The Kaloubani St. Giorgi Chapel is located on the top of a mountain 4 km west of Mtskheta.
Khertvisi fortress
According to legend, the fortress was destroyed by Alexander the Great. But it was rebuilt over and over again.
Vardzia
Cave town in the south of Georgia