Cambridge Encyclopedia » Cambridge Encyclopedia Vol. 56

pagoda - Height records, Functions of pagodas, Some famous pagodas, Reference

Originally, a Buddhist reliquary cairn or mound (stupa), now a shrine or memorial building. Modified by Chinese architectural principles, it developed over time into the stone, brick, and wooden pagodas found throughout E Asia. It is a multi-storied tower, with each storey having a roof of glazed tiles.

Pahang - Geography, Economy, History, Government [next] [back] pager - Functionality

User Comments

Your email address will be altered so spam harvesting bots can't read it easily.
Hide my email completely instead?

Cancel or