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The intricately carved wooden entrance of the 7th century CE Lakshana Devi Temple in India

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The intricately carved wooden entrance of the 7th century CE Lakshana Devi Temple in India

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The Temple of Panchanana as it appeared in 1872. Barakar, India, 16th century

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The Temple of Panchanana as it appeared in 1872. Barakar, India, 16th century

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Interior decoration of the Sas-Bahu temple, 11th century AD, Nagde, Rajasthan, India.

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Interior decoration of the Sas-Bahu temple, 11th century AD, Nagde, Rajasthan, India.

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An Interior section of the 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temple, also called the Chaturmukh Temple, Rajasthan, India

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An Interior section of the 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temple, also called the Chaturmukh Temple, Rajasthan, India

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An erotic stone sculpture depicting a standing 69, located at the 13th century CE Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India

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An erotic stone sculpture depicting a standing 69, located at the 13th century CE Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India

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Wooden two leaf door intricately carved with images of deities, animals and other decorative motifs. 1200 to 1400 CE, from Sun temple of Katarmal, Almorah. On display at National Museum, New Delhi, India.

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Wooden two leaf door intricately carved with images of deities, animals and other decorative motifs. 1200 to 1400 CE, from Sun temple of Katarmal, Almorah. On display at National Museum, New Delhi, India.

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Carved pillar at Veerabhadra Temple, depicting a lion or yali rider. India, 16th century

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Carved pillar at Veerabhadra Temple, depicting a lion or yali rider. India, 16th century

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The 11th century CE wooden coffin holding the remains of St King Canute the Holy , now located at the St. Canute's Cathedral in Denmark

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The 11th century CE wooden coffin holding the remains of St King Canute the Holy , now located at the St. Canute's Cathedral in Denmark

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The 16th century CE Sesharaya mandapam, at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in India, is an intricately carved hall built during the Nayaka rule period. It's famous for its 40 leaping horses with riders on their back, all carved out of monolithic pillars

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The 16th century CE Sesharaya mandapam, at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in India, is an intricately carved hall built during the Nayaka rule period. It's famous for its 40 leaping horses with riders on their back, all carved out of monolithic pillars

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The flooded crypt of the Basilica di San Francesco in Ravenna, Italy,10th century

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The flooded crypt of the Basilica di San Francesco in Ravenna, Italy,10th century

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The only surviving war elephant armour in the world, made in India in the late 16th century

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The only surviving war elephant armour in the world, made in India in the late 16th century

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This intricately sculpted ceiling of the Ranakpur Jain Temples captures the pinnacle of Māru-Gurjara architecture, where geometry meets spirituality. Built in the 15th century under the vision of Dharna Shah,Ranakpur Jain Temple Rajasthan, India

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This intricately sculpted ceiling of the Ranakpur Jain Temples captures the pinnacle of Māru-Gurjara architecture, where geometry meets spirituality. Built in the 15th century under the vision of Dharna Shah,Ranakpur Jain Temple Rajasthan, India

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15th century statue of Bhima in Sukuh Temple. Central Java,Indonesia.

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15th century statue of Bhima in Sukuh Temple. Central Java,Indonesia.

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The 5th century BC Temple of Heru in Paestum, southern Italy - one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world

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The 5th century BC Temple of Heru in Paestum, southern Italy - one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world

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Portara of the Temple of Apollo in Naxos, VIth century BC

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Portara of the Temple of Apollo in Naxos, VIth century BC

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Composite sculptures of a horse and an elephant, made respectively of 5 and 9 women. Located at the Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal Temple in TamilNadu, India, 15th-16th century CE

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Composite sculptures of a horse and an elephant, made respectively of 5 and 9 women. Located at the Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal Temple in TamilNadu, India, 15th-16th century CE

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Indian Mysore, carved wood Album cover 19th century

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Indian Mysore, carved wood Album cover 19th century

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Prasat Sikhoraphum temple and carved lintel. Thailand, 12th century

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Prasat Sikhoraphum temple and carved lintel. Thailand, 12th century

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