Tapınaklar, üstün bir varlığa tapınıldığı, tapınıldığı ve bazı dini ritüellerin gerçekleştirildiği kutsal yapılardır. Tapınaklar çok çeşitli olabilirken, dinden dine de büyük farklılıklar gösterirler. Ait oldukları din ve ibadetlere göre hem yapısal hem de anlamsal olarak farklılık gösterirler. Çeşitli tarihsel dönemlerde, büyük dini yapılarda belirli mimari üsluplar çok sıkı ve yoğun bir şekilde kullanılmıştır. Bu nedenle mimari açıdan da oldukça önemlidirler. Tarih boyunca tapınaklara büyük önem verilmiş, farklı büyüklük ve özelliklerde tapınaklar inşa edilmiştir. Bu tapınaklar hakkında daha önce hazırladığımız 10 makaleyi sizler için derledik. İşte dünyanın en büyük ve en etkileyici 10 tapınağı;
1- Dünyanın Gizemli Tapınak Şehri; baalbek
Baalbek Ancient City; It is located in the Beka valley in eastern Lebanon. The city is considered by experts to be the most magnificent temple city in the world. The city, which has hosted many civilizations, has many mysteries with its 5,000-year history. Baalbek; It is described as the largest, oldest and most mysterious temple city in the world. The Temple of Jupiter in the ancient city is one of the mysterious ancient structures. The city was first accepted as a sacred place by the Phoenicians, then the Greeks, and then the Romans, and important works were built. The ancient city was taken under protection by UNESCO in 1984. For detailed information about the ancient city and temple, which has a number of mysteries that science cannot solve. CLICK HERE.
2- Myanmar’s Fascinating City of Temples; bagan
Bagan is an ancient city full of temples located in Myanmar’s Mandalay District. Myanmar is the country with the largest number of Buddhist temples in the Far East. The temple city, which was founded in the 2nd century, contains more than 2 thousand temples. The tile color of the temples, which fascinates those who see it, creates a different atmosphere. Especially close to sunset, the red color of the tiles creates sights worth seeing. This ancient city is one of the most important tourist areas of Myanmar. The area with temples spread over an area of 104 kilometers has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Spread over an area of approximately 104 square kilometers, these religious structures include more than 10 thousand temples, 3,000 monasteries and stupas. For magnificent pictures of the temples, their history and more detailed information on the subject CLICK HERE.
3- The World’s Largest Ancient Religious Complex; Karnak
Karnak Temple, whose construction took more than 2,000 years; It is the largest building ever built in the world. It was built by the ancient Egyptian Civilization, which is considered the oldest and most mysterious civilization in the world. The temple is located in the village of El-Karnak, 2.5 km north of the Egyptian city of Luxor. It is the most visited place in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. The temple, which was accepted as a pilgrimage center about 4 thousand years ago, is considered the mother of all religious structures of the ancient period. This temple, which has a very impressive image, gives important information about Egyptian history and mythology. The city of Luxor, where the temple, which is considered the largest open-air museum in the world, is located, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. For detailed information about the temple CLICK HERE.
4- The Temple where Mice are Sacred; Karni Mata
Karni Mata Temple; It is located in the northwest of India, in the city of Rajasthan. Dedicated to Goddess Karni Mata, this Hindu temple is also known as the “Temple of Mice”. The rats in the temple, where approximately 25,000 rats live, are respected and worshiped. This temple, which many people visit to pay their respects, also attracts great attention from tourists. This interesting temple, which is famous for mice, has also been the subject of many documentaries. Visitors from many countries of the world are in a race to see the rats called Kabbas and to feed them. For detailed information about the story of the mice in the temple and the temple CLICK HERE.
5- The Most Magnificent Temple in the World; Borobudur
Borobudur Temple, located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is the world’s largest and one-piece Buddhist temple. The majestic temple is a pyramid-shaped structure made by analogy with the lotus, the sacred flower of Budan. Located 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta City, the temple was protected by UNESCO in 1991. This temple, built far from the birthplace of Buddhism, is among the most photogenic places in the world. It attracts great attention by people who want to see and photograph the temple. It is the largest temple of the Buddhism religious belief with the area it covers. For detailed information about the temple, which is estimated to have taken about 75 years to build, CLICK HERE.
6- Ellora Caves and Kailasha Temple with its Extraordinary Construction
Ellora Caves; It is one of the largest rock-hewn temples and caves complex structures in the world. Kailasha Temple, located in the region, is known for being the world’s largest monolithic carved from a single piece of stone. Apart from their size, the caves attract attention with their architectural craftsmanship and the fascination of the sculptures. Considered the eighth wonder of the world, the Kailasha temple and the area are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ornate caves have been attracting great attention by archaeologists and tourists for many years. The Ellora Caves are not made up of a single cave and temple, but rather temples and caves of many religions. For detailed information about the Ellora caves, which bear the traces of ancient cultures dating back thousands of years. CLICK HERE.
7- Mysterious Temples of the Khmer Empire
Angkor Temple, Khmer King II, who came to the throne in 1113. It was built by Suryavarman. It is quite famous for its fine carvings, architecture and art. Inside the temple are carvings of half-naked spirits known as apsaras. Angkor Wat is the largest and best preserved of civilization’s structures. Located in the jungles of Cambodia, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Beng Mealea Temple, located in the forest, is one of the large and small temples. The exact date of construction of this temple is not known. However, it is thought to have been built in the same period as it is similar to Angkor Wat in terms of architecture. For detailed information on the Khmer Empire and temples CLICK HERE.
8- The World’s Largest Temple Caves; Batu
The historical Batu Temple Caves are one of the important pilgrimage centers of Hindus. The caves are located in the city of Gombak, 15 km north of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Caves, a sacred place of worship, are considered the largest Hindu cave temples in the world. The statue of God Murugan, located next to the caves, is one of the tallest religious statues found in Malaysia. The gigantic god statue is located right next to the temple caves, creating an extremely magnificent image. The caves, where the most important Hindu temples of the region are located, are the most visited places in the country in terms of religion and tourism. For detailed information about the statue of the god Murugan and the caves CLICK HERE.
9- Indonesia’s Extraordinary Chicken Temple
The Chicken Temple is located on the island of Java, where the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, is located. Located in Indonesian forests, the temple attracts attention with its chicken-like appearance and interesting story. The temple, which was built in the 90s, is referred to as the Gereja Ayam “Chicken Church” among the locals. Many comments have been made about the interesting-looking temple, which attracts great attention by tourists, and many theories have been put forward. Some claim that it was built by Dutch colonialists, while others argue that the structure is cursed. It is claimed that the temple was taken over by vampire-like female demons in Indonesian culture. The story of the temple, for which many different theories have been put forward, is quite different. For detailed information about the temple and its story CLICK HERE.
10- India’s Greatest Temple; Akshardham
Akshardham temple, India’s largest temple complex, is located in the city of New Delhi. Also known as Delhi Akshardham, the complex reflects thousands of years of traditional Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. The temple, which was built using pink sandstone and marble, was completed in 2005. The carving details of the temple, which hosts 2 thematic gardens, attract attention. There are carvings, sculptures and paintings depicting the gods and their stories in the temple. There are 200 stone figures, 234 columns, 9 domes and 20,000 statues. The central monument is 43 meters high, 96 meters wide and 110 meters long. In 2007, it entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the Largest Hindu Temple.
