Jogighopa Cave Temples
In Jogighopa are found the only medieval rock-cut architecture in Assam – five small chambers, made for Buddhist meditation in the 7th – 10th c AD.
Gorakhgad Caves
Two rock-cut medieval Hindu temples near the top of inaccessible, ancient Gorakhgad hill fort.
Ankai-Tankai Caves
A group of 10 – 11 rock-cut Jain and Hindu temples. These temples were made in the 10th – 13th century AD and some have exquisite stone carvings.
Calcoene megalithic observatory – Amazon Stonehenge
Pre-Columbian structure – a circle marked with 127 blocks of granite, stones are up to 3 meters high. Possible ancient observatory. Area contains numerous interesting megaliths.
Other contemporary shrines
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Other contemporary shrines Category Other contemporary shrines Described other contemporary shrines What is included in this category? Besides Christianism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Judaism there are many more existing religions in world. Many of these religions have very interesting shrines and temples, which are no less impressive and sophisticated than […]
Buddhist shrines
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Buddhist shrines Category Buddhist shrines Described Buddhist shrines What is included in this category? Buddhism is one of the world religions and at the same time is a spiritual philosophy with diverse traditions, beliefs, and practices. There exists a rich tradition of architecture expressed in Buddhist temples and monasteries. There are […]
Ravan Chhaya rock shelter near Sitabinji
A natural rock shelter which contains large tempera paintings from the 7th century AD showing a royal procession.
Megaliths
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Archaeological wonders 🢖 Megaliths Category Megaliths Described megaliths What is included in this category? Definitions One of the most fascinating groups of archaeological monuments is prehistoric structures made of stones or soil – megaliths, cairns, and petroforms. One of the keys to their popularity is that they are widespread in Western Europe, the birthplace of […]
Churches
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Churches Category Churches Described churches What is included in this category? Churches are buildings where Christians gather and worship God. Initially, these were buildings for more or less secret gatherings but as Christianity became adopted state religion and a tool for governing society, churches turned into exclusive sites of worship with […]
Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia Publication Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia In short A rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, Indian art’s origins can be traced back to Indian cave paintings and rock-cut structures that reflect the ingenuity and skill of their masters. Wondermondo […]
