Pagoda

 

Pagodas are seen in Asian countries like Nepal, China, Vietnam, Japan etc They’re said to have originated from India as a Buddhist religious building.

Pagodas have a long history. Some were built as early as 7th century, one in early 12th century was commissioned by the emperor of Song Dynasty, China. They are built with varying materials - some wooden, others brick.

A Burmese Pagoda

The multiple eaves - overhang edges of a roof - of a Pagoda contribute to its architectural beauty. Aside the eaves, pagodas have a square base and a spire projecting from the roof.

Pagodas are built in 5 tiers to represent the 5 elements of earth - Water, fire, earth, wind and space. (Watched Avatar before 🤪)

Wooden pagoda, China.

Japan is said to have the most beautiful pagodas - because of the extra flair of the pagoda eaves. The pagodas here are built with wood because of earthquakes, but this makes them more predisposed to fire outbreaks.

Osaka, Japan.

Notes;

https://m.jrpass.com/blog/top-five-most-beautiful-pagodas-in-japan

Google photos 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagoda