Beijing Service: Temple of Heaven - - First built in 1420, it was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to worship the God of Heaven. Illustrated history and description of this World Heritage site.
Buddhist Temples - - The Virtual Museum of Japanese arts gives an overview of the history of pagoda and hall temple forms in Japan, together with photographs and histories of famous examples.
Daladamaluwa Temple, Sri Lanka - - Study by Waseda University, Japan. Aerial photograph; reconstruction model. Japanese language version available.
Indian Temples - - Patrick George provides a photograph of a temple at Khajuraho and drawings which clarify its structure.
Lycian Influence on Indian Cave Temples - - Architect Takeo Kamia investigates the relationship between ancient Indian cave temples and Lycian sarcophagi and cave tombs.
Multimedia Comparative Studies of Traditional Chinese Temples - - A study by the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong. Plans, computer models and commentary on a selection of temples. Includes a simulation of the effect of rainfall on temples from four different dynasties.
Salt Range Temples, Pakistan - - Professor Michael Meister, University of Pennsylvania, provides expandable photographs and explains his project to analyse these monuments from the 6th to 11th centuries.
Templenet - - Provides an illustrated guide to over 2000 Indian temples with pointers to their architectural, cultural, religious and historical significance and tourist information.
Temples - - Images and information on well-known temples of all periods across the world, from Great Buildings Online.
Temples - - The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the temples of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of a New Kingdom temple.
The Virtual Museum of Cham Architecture - - Christopher Gribbin supplies photographs and information about the temples of the medieval Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, by site and by feature.