Cleveland is part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area, which in 2013 had a population of 3,501,538, and ranked as the country's 15th largest CSA.
The Temple of Heaven, also known as Tian Tan, in Beijing, is one of the largest temple complexes in China. It was built by the emperor Cheng Zu in the 15th century. This complex was where the emperor performed a yearly prayer for a good harvest, which was one of the oldest and most important rituals of the Chinese year. The Temple of Heaven has three main buildings. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (shown here), a triple-roofed building 38m (125ft) tall, is the largest and most impressive. The Imperial Vault of Heaven is a smaller, highly decorated building, connected to the Hall of Prayer by a long, raised walkway. The third building is the Circular Mound Altar, which is a platform with three levels carved from marble, a type of stone.
In the middle of ancient Jerusalem stands the famous temple of Solomon. According to the Hebrew Bible, Solomonâs Temple, was the first temple the Israelites built for God. It was also called the first temple and was first built by Solomon. It stood next to the kingâs palace, and was both Godâs royal palace and Israelâs center of worship. The Bible says that the Lord said to Solomon, âI have consecrated (made special or clean) this templeâ¦by putting my Name there forever.