Confucius Temple Pictures are photos of statue of Confucius, 72 disciples of Confucius, stone drums and stone tablets in the temple. Confucian Temple, the former residence of Confucius, is the place for ancient emperors to offer sacrificial services to Confucius. Located in the center of Qufu City, it was built in 478 B.C. and continued as a center for sacrifices for over 2400 years.