Riveting Facts About The World’s Most Iconic Buildings

A Brahmin Temple

Built in the 13th-century, the Konark Sun Temple is a World Heritage Site in Odisha, India. The temple pays homage to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and it is meant to look like a massive chariot, drawn by stone horses. In its heyday, it was a 200-foot marvel, though today much of the complex lies in ruins. Still, the temple’s intricate stonework makes it an extremely popular tourist destination.

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