World History Major Structures

By Annabella Mireles
  • 2630 BCE

    Pyramids

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

    Ziggurat

    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.
  • 447 BCE

    Parthenon

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

    Colosseum

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

    Hippodrome

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

    Süleymaniye Mosque

    Süleymaniye Mosque
    Located in Turkey and was built for the legislature.
  • 537

    Hagia Sophia

    Hagia Sophia
    Located in present-day Turkey and was a Greek Orthodox Christian Patriarchal. It is now a museum.
  • 684

    Temple of the Cross Complex

    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.
  • 694

    Templo Mayor

    Templo Mayor
    In Mexico; Was built in honor of Huitzilopochtli who was the most important Mexica god.
  • 1163

    The Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris

    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.
  • 1506

    St. Peter's Basilica

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