Mongolia’s Bogd Khan Uul was originally protected by an ally of Genghis Khan and is home to Bronze Age petroglyphs, ...

Walk the same path as the bupati who first discovered Borobudur at Le Temple, an Indonesian retreat where ancient history and contemporary opulence coalesce Over 200 years ago, Tan Jin Sing, a ...

Reason: Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist monument and a priceless ancient center for pilgrimage and education in Mahayana Buddhism. The world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from ...

Situated in the leafy, historic streets of Basavanagudi in Bangalore, is Bull Temple (called the Nandi temple), which is dedicated to the sacred bull (Nandi) of Lord Shiva. While considered a temple, ...

The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the Nile, this enormous temple complex was once considered to be the spiritual ...

In 1983, Borobudur Temple the worlds’ largest Buddhist monument reopened after undergoing major restoration work. Show more In 1983, Borobudur Temple in Indonesia reopened. The worlds’ largest ...

Meaning “I ring this bell to invite the deities and to ward off the demons. I make the sound of the bell in the beginning as a mark of invitation to the deities.” This is a powerful Sanskrit Shloka ...

A visit to Hampi is a must for anybody with a deep love for Indian history and ancient architectural wonders. Known as the greatest outdoor museum in the world, this rich historical site is a ...

Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake Titicaca. Known as Tiwanaku, it began as a humble farming village in the ...

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JAKARTA - The government is still finalising a plan to install a permanent stairlift at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to facilitate visitors with special needs to access the World ...