Temple

Brihadeeswara Temple

India
Era
c. 1010 CE
Coordinates
10.7828°, 79.1318°
Category
Temple

Chola dynasty temple in Thanjavur. Its 80-tonne capstone was reportedly hauled up a six-kilometre earthen ramp.

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