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Temple of Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Temple is located on the edge of a plateau in the Cambodian plains and is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple consists of a series of sanctuaries connected by a system of walkways and stairs on an 800-meter-long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history dates back to the 9th century, when the hermitage was established. The site is exceptionally well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site's architectural quality is extraordinary, adapted to the natural environment and the temple's religious function, and its carved stone decoration is also of extraordinary quality.
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
Rudreshwara Temple, commonly known as Ramappa Temple, is located in the village of Palanpet, about 200 km northeast of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the main Shiva temple in a walled complex built by the rulers Rudradeva and Rechara Rudra during the Kakatiyan period (1123-1323 AD). Construction of this sandstone temple began in 1213 AD and is believed to have lasted for more than 40 years. The building's beams and pillars are made of carved granite and trachyte, and the unique pyramid-shaped vimana (horizontally stepped tower) is made of lightweight porous bricks, so-called "floating bricks", which reduce the weight of the roof structure. The temple's sculptures are of extremely high artistic quality and showcase local dance customs and Kakatiyan culture. Nestled amid forest foothills and farmlands, near the banks of the Kakatiya-built reservoir Ramappa Cheruvu, the temple’s site selection follows the ideology and practice endorsed in Buddhist texts that temples should be built in and be an integral part of the natural environment, including hills, forests, springs, streams, lakes, catchment areas and farmlands.
Elephanta Caves
Located on an island in the Sea of Oman near Mumbai, the "City of Caves" features a series of rock paintings related to the worship of Shiva. Indian art found its most perfect expression here, especially in the huge high reliefs in the main cave.