Events with tag - Religious Architecture

1401 BC

Construction of Luxor Temple

The magnificent Luxor Temple began construction around 1400 BCE during Egypt's New Kingdom period, initiated by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II, becoming one of ancient Egypt's most significant religious complexes.

January 1, 1265 BC

Construction of Abu Simbel Temples

The magnificent Abu Simbel temples, carved into mountainside, were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, taking 20 years to complete from 1264 BCE to 1244 BCE.

January 1, 716 BC

Temple of Vesta

The Temple of Vesta, constructed around 715 BCE in the Roman Forum, was one of ancient Rome's most important religious buildings. This circular temple housed the eternal flame tended by Vestal Virgins and symbolized Rome's perpetuity.

January 1, 457 BC

Completion of Temple of Zeus at Olympia

The magnificent Temple of Zeus at Olympia, one of ancient Greece's most remarkable architectural achievements, was completed in 456 BCE after 16 years of construction. The temple served as the centerpiece of the sacred sanctuary of Olympia and housed the legendary statue of Zeus.

January 1, 281 BC

Construction of Philae Temple Complex

Construction of the magnificent Philae Temple complex began around 280 BC during the Ptolemaic period, becoming one of Egypt's most important religious centers dedicated to the goddess Isis.