One Storied World
Throughout history, humans have expressed their experiences with the Absolute with monuments and architecture that stand as testimony to their beliefs and their cultures. Yearly, pilgrims and tourists visit such sights, to dutifully bask in their magnificent splendor. What would the world be without these impressive structures, their mysteries, and their grandeur? Every faith, every culture has built them and their beauty continues to enhance our world, directing us inward and filling us with awe. Though by no means exhaustive, this gallery seeks to visually explore these monuments across cultures and faiths.
The Pyramids at Gisa
From: tqnyc.org
The Taoist temple at Cebu
From: British-filipino.com
Saint Peter's Basilica
From: eee.uci.edu
The Gadan Songzanlin Temple
From: yfao.gov.cn
A Monolith on Easter Island
From: pubs.usgs.gov
A Hindu temple
From: crystalinks.com
The Bahai Lotus Temple
From: aadip9.net
A Jain temple
From: kamat.com
The Taj Mahal
From' Shanethoughts.files.wordpress.com
Machu Picchu
From: skvots.net
The Ramban Synagogue
From: public.fotki.com
A Sikh temple
From: fixtours.com
A Mayan pyramid
From: dechionsplace.wordpress.com
Stonehenge
From: alexbinetti.wordpress.com
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