Other
China Vista: The Temple of Heaven Map
This is a travel site that tells the location and significance of the Temple of Heaven.
Other
China Travel: Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)
Gives background information about the Temple and its significance in Chinese culture.
Other
Tour of the Forbidden City
This photo slide tour offers images of important sites within the Forbidden City and historical information regarding the images shown.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Taj Mahal
This site has several photos as well as a history of the Taj Mahal.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty
Site describes the clay army the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuangdi ordered to be made in order to protect him in the afterlife.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Bodh Gaya Place of Enlightenment
A profile of the Bodh Gaya, the place where Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment, and the pilgrimage site there, the Maha Bodhi Temple.
Other
Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
Other
The Gallery of Hagia Sophia
Talks about the three galleries located on the northern, southern, and western sides of the Hagia Sophia. Offers details on the construction and architectural commentary.
Other
Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
Islami City
Islami City: Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Here is a picture of the Taj Mahal as well as information regarding the construction of the building.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Persepolis
This site from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago provides a detailed site focused on the ancient Persian city Persepolis, famed for its great wealth and beauty.
University of Chicago
Persepolis and Ancient Iran Persepolis Terrace
A description of the palace built by Darius designed to be the seat of government and important celebrations: Has links to view pictures of various aspects of the palace.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Ajanta
Description of Ajanta and the cave temples which have been excavated there.
Other
Regent Tour China: Sights & Attractions: Forbidden City
This site works as a visitors' guide for the Forbidden City, but it also provides history and statistics.
Other
Odissi.com/bhubaneswar
Provides an overview of Bhubaneswar and the notable number of shrines and temples that can be found there.
Other
Temple Net: Sun Temples in India
Contains an overview of the Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa, that includes a brief history and description of the structure. Contains an image. Also has short descriptions of other "Sun Temples" in India.
Other
Alison's Wonderland: Tour of Forbidden City
This resource is a gallery of pictures with text, kind of like a tour. There are many good pictures and explanations about the Forbidden City. Follow the "tour" by clicking NEXT under the pictures.
Other
Tashkent: Samarkand: The Gem of the East
This review of the Central Asian city discusses its cultural influence and the influence of such rulers as Timur.
Other
Beijing: The Temple of Heaven
Very descriptive article with historical and physical information on the Temple.
Other
Taj mahal.org: Taj Mahal
A series of short articles on the famous historical landmark in India. Includes a history, interesting facts and legends, tourist information and more.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: Stupa at Sanchi: C. 1st Century a.d.
Photograph of the Stupa at Sanchi.
Other
Connected Globe: The Great Wall
A personal account of someone's visit to the Great Wall of China. Features great pictures of the wall.
NASA
Nasa: Great Wall of China From Space
Proof that you can see the Great Wall from space, but you can't see it from the moon.