World History Major Structures

  • Pyramids
    2630 BCE

    Pyramids

    Built as tombs for pharaohs. They are now a big attraction in Egypt.
  • Ziggurat
    2100 BCE

    Ziggurat

    No one knows for sure why they were built, but some records show that it was built as a dwelling place for the gods.
  • Parthenon
    447 BCE

    Parthenon

    Were built to replace a temple in Athens that was destroyed by the Persians.
  • Colosseum
    70

    Colosseum

    Found in Rome and was used as an arena. It is now a tourist attraction.
  • Hippodrome
    203

    Hippodrome

    Found in Rome. An ancient Greek stadium designed for horse racing.
  • Süleymaniye Mosque
    461

    Süleymaniye Mosque

    Located in Turkey and was built for the legislature.
  • Hagia Sophia
    537

    Hagia Sophia

    Located in present-day Turkey and was a Greek Orthodox Christian Patriarchal. It is now a museum.
  • Temple of the Cross Complex
    684

    Temple of the Cross Complex

    In Mexico; Temples were either Mayan tombs or built for gods, specifically the feathered serpent god. They are now in ruins.
  • Templo Mayor
    694

    Templo Mayor

    In Mexico; Was built in honor of Huitzilopochtli who was the most important Mexica god.
  • The Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris
    1163

    The Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris

    In Paris, France; Cathedral which had many statues and stained glass windows. It is now a fine example of French Gothic architecture.
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    1506

    St. Peter's Basilica

    Located in Vatican City. This is where St. Peter was thought to be buried. It was also a church.