PFH1190151: Thailand: A lintel in the central sanctuary, Prasat Hin Phimai, Phimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Phimai dates from the 11th and 12th century and was an important Khmer Buddhist temple and town in the Khmer empire / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190189: Thailand: Prasat Hin Meuang Tam, Buriram Province, Northeast Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190212: Thailand: 8th century sandstone reclining Buddha (Phra Non), Thailand's oldest reclining Buddha, Wat Dharmacakra Semaram, Ban Klong Khwang, Nakhon Ratchasima Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190215: Thailand: The back of the head of an 8th century sandstone reclining Buddha (Phra Non), Thailand's oldest reclining Buddha, Wat Dharmacakra Semaram, Ban Klong Khwang, Nakhon Ratchasima Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190233: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190253: China: Bell tower at Dayun Si (Dayun Temple), a Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 CE) era Taoist temple, Wuwei, Gansu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190265: China: Taoist medium, Dayun Si (Dayun Temple), a Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 CE) era Taoist temple, Wuwei, Gansu Province. Taoist rites are performed, with mediums covering supplicants with red cloths, ringing bells and shaking censers / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190344: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190374: Thailand: The 43 metre long Reclining Buddha (Phra Non) at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190421: Thailand: Brick prang, Prang Song Phi Nong (11th - 12th century CE), Si Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190424: Thailand: Brick prang, Prang Song Phi Nong (11th - 12th century CE), Si Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190427: Thailand: Brick prang, Prang Si Thep (11th - 12th century CE), Si Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184543: Cambodia: Central sanctuary, Angkor Wat / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184552: Vietnam: Chùa Tam Thai (Tam Thai Temple), a Buddhist temple in the Marble Mountains, near Danang / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184626: Thailand: Wooden Buddha image at Wat Bang Muang, Thanon Wua Lai, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184636: Thailand: A samlor rides passed the White Chedi near Chiang Mai’s municipal hall on the Ping River / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184645: China: Stone Sakyamuni Buddha (Siddhartha Buddha) head, Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577), Shanghai Museum / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184769: Thailand: The rare cruciform mondop (left), cloister and viharn at Wat Ton Kwen, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184778: Thailand: Devotees at the Khru Ba Srivichai (1878 - 1938) memorial at the foot of Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184827: Thailand: Buddha image in viharn, Wat Yang Luang, Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184839: Thailand: Stupa, Wat Puttha En, Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184842: Thailand: Phra Ong Yai Buddha image in viharn, Wat Kong Kan, Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184860: Thailand: View across Chiang Mai's old city looking northeast, the ruined chedi of Wat Chedi Luang rises in the centre, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184890: Cambodia: The demon king Ravana holding the head of the five-headed naga (mythical snake) known as Vasuki, Churning of the Ocean of Milk (Sea of Milk), South Wing, East Gallery, Angkor Wat / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184915: Thailand: Entrance terrace, Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion, Dusit Park, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184930: Thailand: Outer building in the walled temple complex of Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184933: Thailand: Iron bridges at Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184939: Thailand: Chinese statues in front of the ubosot (ordination hall) at Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184988: China: Mythical lion statues near the Ming Xiaoling (Tomb of Emperor Hong Wu, r. 1368-1398), Zijin Shan, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190451: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (the Thai Ramayana story) on stone around the Phra Ubosot (Main Chapel), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190454: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (the Thai Ramayana story) on stone around the Phra Ubosot (Main Chapel), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190477: Thailand: Phra Ubosot (Main Chapel) by night, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190491: China: A musician using a dizi (a Chinese inverse flute) in front of the main hall housing the world's tallest wooden Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara at the Puning Temple (P?níng Sì) or Temple of Universal Peace, Chengde, Hebei Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190514: China: 'Heart Locks' used by visitors to 'lock their hearts with the Buddha' and also sometimes known as 'Locks of Love', lead up a staircase at the top end of the Puning Temple (P?níng Sì) or Temple of Universal Peace, Chengde, Hebei Province / Bridgeman Images

MEP1191548: Vestibule's Dome, 724-743, 8th Century A.D., stone building / Bridgeman Images

MEP1191557: Temple of Hercules, 162-166, 1st Century A.D., stone building / Bridgeman Images