10 Oldest Temples of the World
Religion means a thousand words. The religions all over the globe are so diverse that it gave birth to amazing structures called temples. Temples have been built since ages and many new ones open their doors every year. However these ancient temples the list below were built millenniums ago by people who's religion and believe system are no longer practiced. These masterpieces are among the oldest manmade structures found on earth that are the true symbols of our glorious- past and present.
10. Palace of Knossos
Knossos, the famous Minoan Palace lies 5 kms southeast of Heraklion in Crete built gradually between 1700 and 1400 BC. According to Greek mythology, the palace was designed by famed architect Dedalos with such complexity that no one placed in it could ever find its exit. However, the main function of the palace is still an ongoing debate. It could have been probably used as an administrative center or a religious center. "Knossos on Crete never was a palace of the legendary King Minos, but rather a temple, designed for initiations and other ceremonies and rituals" argues Rodney Castleden, author of The Knossos Labyrinth: A New View of the 'Palace of Minos' at Knossos.
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