oldest Buildings of the world

Oldest buildings of the world

Dhamek Stupa, India

Dhamek Stupa is located at Sarnath, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, built in 500 CE .

 Dhamek Stupa, India

The ‘Great Stupa’ is the oldest stone structure in India and was built in the 3rd century BCE.

 Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Bulgaria

This tomb is located near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria.The monument dates back to the 4th century BCE and has been on the UNESCO protected World Heritage Site list since 1979.

 Parthenon, Greece

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC.

Minoan Palace of Knossos, Greece

The palace of Knossos was the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.The palace was excavated and partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace was abandoned at some unknown time at the end of the Late Bronze Age, ca. 1380–1100 BC. 

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

Also known as the Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. the pyramid was built during 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BCE. 

Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt

Located in Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, The Pyramid of Djoser was built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser

Tarxien Temples, Malta

The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta. They date to approximately 3150 BC

La Hougue Bie, Jersey

La Hougue Bie is a historic site, with museum, in the Parish of Grouville, Jersey. This site was in use around 3500 BC.

Tumulus of Bougon, France

The Tumulus of Bougon or Necropolis of Bougon is a group of five Neolithic barrows located in Bougon, France. The oldest structures of this prehistoric monument date to 4800 BC.

Reference

Khan, E. (2013). 10 Oldest Buildings in the World. [online] WondersList. Available at: http://www.wonderslist.com/10-oldest-buildings-in-the-world/ [Accessed 11 Dec. 2015].