temples

Examines the work of archaeologists at the site of the Great Temple in Mexico City, discussing excavation and knowledge gleaned from it about Aztec culture, and explores the future of archaeology in the city, which was built over the rubble of Tenochtitlan after the Spanish conquest.

Illustrations and text explain how the temples of ancient Greece were planned, built, and used.

Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of Greek temples and describes some notable examples.

Describes what happens inside a mandir and introduces the Hindu faith.

Describes what happens inside a Buddhist temple and introduces the Buddhist faith.

Describes how and why the Greek temples were built.

Describes what happens inside a gurdwara and introduces the Sikh faith.

Describes the building of the Pantheon, discussing the role of the Roman emperor Hadrian and the significance of the Pantheon in the fields of history and architecture.