by people ,aparently
Because they are copy cats
The Aztecs Built Temples.
They where built as temples
Mariann Kaye Wells has written: 'Chinese temples in California' -- subject(s): Buddhist Temples, Chinese Temples, Temples
The slaves built the Aztec temples
The temples of Abu Simbel was built in 1257BC
On the Nile River the Egyptians built the temples!
Chinese temples are commonly referred to as "buddhist temples" or "daoist temples," depending on the religious affiliation. They may also be called "joss houses" in some regions.
The First and Second Temples were built in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount.
The Dilwara temples are built by Chalukya between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.
The Mexicans or the Aztecs built the temples of Mexico City
Temples were built in Bengal to house the local deities who had gained the recognition of the Brahmanas.