The world is full of historical buildings, artifacts, and structures, but unfortunately, some of them haven't been lucky enough to remain standing until today. However, despite all the rubble and remains, historians, travelers, and researchers alike are all still able to piece back together the stories of many of these buildings.

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With a history that dates back to the beginning of time and hundreds of years of war in their past, Asia is home to many historical buildings that re-shaped the culture of many of its countries. From China to Vietnam, some of the continent's long-lost buildings aren't completely lost.

10 National Museum of Natural History - India

Opened in 1978, New Delhi, India was once home to The National Museum of Natural History. It was a museum that focused on highlighting local culture, regional art, and promoting environmental education. Rich in Indian history, the museum functioned under India's government and brought a new awareness about the environment to the country.

Plans for 2015 exhibitions for the museum were going to include galleries on human and animal cells, conservation, and ecology. However, on April 26, 2016, the museum was destroyed by a fire, along with its entire collection.

9 Shuri Castle - Japan

Shuri Castle - sometimes referred to Shurijo - in Okinawa, Japan is an ancient palace and operated under the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 - 1879. With traditional red roofs and stone walls built for protection, the palace remained a historical and cultural landmark for Okinawa in its more recent years.

Destruction from The Battle of Okinawa in 1845 during the Second World War left the castle almost completely destroyed. The citadel once used as a home for royalty and city protection was gone. However, the castle was re-purposed, and though you'll never be able to visit it as a palace, it stands today as a university campus.

8 Wangdi's Dzong - Bhutan

Wangdi Phodrang Dzong, or Wangdi's Palace, is an ancient palace that was once located in Bhutan. Named after a boy who was once playing near the building's river, Wangdi's Palace was the landmark of the town that Ngawang Namgyal believed was the best location to keep invaders away from the central city.

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In June of 2012, however, the Wangdi Phodrang Dzong burnt down. One good thing that arose from this accident is that the palace was already going through renovations and most of its inside art and furniture were already removed from the location. More than 1,000 Japanese locals donated to help reconstruct the palace, but it still hasn't been rebuilt today.

7 Hwangnyongsa - South Korea

In the city of Gyeongju, South Korea was once Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple. Built in the 7th century, the nine-story structure was a remarkable design for its time. Standing about 223 feet tall, the temple stood as a symbol for Buddhism during its time.

According to legend, the nine stories of the wooden temple were representative of nine nations of East Asia and how the Silla royal family had vowed to set out to conquer each of the nations. Unfortunately, the iconic structure was destroyed in battle, and no wooden architecture from the Silla people are around today.

6 Loboc Church - Phillippines

Loboc Church in Bohol, Phillippines is a Roman Catholic church established by Jesuits as early as 1602. Because of its location - almost centered in the islands - the church became the center of Jesuit missions in the area. Classified as a National Historic Landmark, the church was considered a large part of Filipino religious culture.

However in October of 2013, the Philippines were struck with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, and the Loboc Church, along with many other historic Filipino churches were destroyed and collapsed because of the natural disaster. Plans to reconstruct the church are currently underway.

5 National Theatre - Singapore

The National Theatre once referred to as "The People's Theater" is an important landmark in Singapore. Located along the River Valley Road, the theatre opened in 1963 to celebrate Singapore's self-government and independence. The National Theatre was the first and largest theater in Singapore.

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Bringing a large variety of performances to the country, the theatre quickly became a center for artistic and cultural sharing. From dancing to theatrical performances and musical events, The National Theatre was influential to Singapore. In 1986, however, the theatre was taken down to make way for construction that would make cross-country transportation easier.

4 The Library of Jaffna - Sri Lanka

During the Sri Lankan civil war, the burning of the Jaffna Public Library was a significant marker of history for the nation. When a mob set to burn down the cultural landmark, much of the library was lost. The burning lasted for two days and was one of the most violent acts of book burning that history had ever seen up to that time.

Though the library building remained standing, much of Sri Lanka's written history and culture were lost in the fire. Home to over 97,000 books and manuscripts, the library's burning is regarded as an important event in Sri Lankan history.

3 White Horse Temple (Luoyang) - China

Located in Luoyang, China, the White Horse Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple that was completed in 68 AD. Though the temple may look smaller than the majority of China's other temples, many people consider the White Horse Temple to be the "cradle of Chineses Buddhism," as it quickly became a place of worship for many.

With beautiful gardens and courtyards, the temple also houses a statue of a white horse in its inner court. Parts of the original temple have not survived years of war and fire, but with reconstruction over more recent years, a new modern version of the temple can still be seen today.

2 Kinkaku-ji - Japan

Kinkaku-ji translates to "Temple of the Golden Pavilion," and is designated as a National Special Historic Site in Japan. The area in which the Temple of the Gold Pavillion was located was affected by many battles from the Onin War which lasted from 1467 to 1477 but remained standing despite the destruction surrounding.

In 1950, however, the temple was set to fire and burned down by a young, novice monk. Nothing but the frame of the temple's structure was left. Re-built in 1955, however, the present-day Pavillion is a popular tourist attraction. Decorated with gold furnishings, it's not the original, but its representation of Japanese culture still remains.

1 Imperial City, Hue - Vietnam

Surrounded and protected by an ancient citadel, the Imperial City is an enclosure that walled off to prevent enemies from entering the grounds. Facing the Huong River, the citadel was then used as an Emperor's palace. With elaborate gardens, courtyards, and pavilions, the Imperial City became a unique cultural hub and a beautiful sight to see.

In 1947 when the Viet Minh seized the citadel, but its original structures and ancient buildings were lost. The destruction from battle destroyed many of the city's structures including its palace. Today, the citadel's walls remain, and though the Imperial City may be gone, visitors are able to ride through the gates to see its history.

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