"OLDEST TEMPLE"

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11 November 2025

The ancient Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands atop a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 11, 2025, with the Langtang mountain and other ranges visible in the distance. Also known as the Monkey Temple, this sacred site is one of the oldest and most revered pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists, symbolizing peace and enlightenment amid the bustling city below.

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4 October 2025

Tourists visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo, the oldest known throughout Japan, it is the temple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu), who embodies the mercy of all Buddhas. This important center of religious faith draws 30 million worshippers every year on August 21, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. NO SALES POLAND

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4 October 2025

View of the five-storied pagoda of the Sensoji temple, the oldest in Tokyo on August 03, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo it's consider a leading travel destination offering a dynamic blend of modern cityscapes, historic temples, vibrant shopping districts, diverse gastronomy, museums, and cultural attractions in the world's most populous metropolion August 22, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. NO SALES POLAND

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4 October 2025

Tourists visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo, the oldest known throughout Japan, it is the temple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu), who embodies the mercy of all Buddhas. This important center of religious faith draws 30 million worshippers every year on August 22, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. NO SALES POLAND

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4 October 2025

Tourists visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo, the oldest known throughout Japan, it is the temple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu), who embodies the mercy of all Buddhas. This important center of religious faith draws 30 million worshippers every year on August 21, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. NO SALES POLAND

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4 October 2025

Tourists visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo, the oldest known throughout Japan, it is the temple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu), who embodies the mercy of all Buddhas. This important center of religious faith draws 30 million worshippers every year on August 21, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. NO SALES POLAND

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11 June 2025

St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

Pieces of rubble scatter outside St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

Pieces of rubble scatter outside St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

Pieces of rubble scatter outside St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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11 June 2025

Fencing tape restricts the area outside St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025.

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11 June 2025

First Deputy Director General of the National Conservation Area St. Sophia of Kyiv, Vadym Kyrylenko (R), talks to foreign journalists outside St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest stone Christian temple in Eastern Europe and one of the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is damaged by a nighttime Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2025

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10 February 2025

Dendera Temple in Qena, Egypt, on February 1, 2025, is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Located on the west bank of the Nile, it dates back to the Ptolemaic period, though some parts are older. The temple is renowned for its decorated columns and intricate carvings, especially the grand hypostyle hall with its ceiling adorned with detailed astronomical scenes, including one of the oldest known celestial maps. Dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the deity of love, beauty, and motherhood, the temple serves as a major religious center and hosts grand processions and celebrations.

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