Sacred space
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| '''Sacred site''', '''sacred ground''', '''sacred space,''' '''holy ground''', or '''holy place''' refers to a location which is deemed to be [[sacred]] or [[hallow]]ed. This may be a [[Sacred natural site|natural feature]] or granted through a [[blessing]]. One or more [[religion]]s may consider these locations to be of special significance. Often, such locations either are or become the home of [[Sanctuary|sanctuaries]], [[shrine]]s, [[Place of worship|places of worship]], or locations conducive to [[meditation]]. Regardless of construction or use, these areas may have a variety of [[ritual]] or [[taboo]] associations including limitations on visitors or allowed actions within the space. Such places may be the focus of [[pilgrimage]], drawing [[pilgrim]]s from great distances, or simply locations of significance for the local populace. | '''Sacred site''', '''sacred ground''', '''sacred space,''' '''holy ground''', or '''holy place''' refers to a location which is deemed to be [[sacred]] or [[hallow]]ed. This may be a [[Sacred natural site|natural feature]] or granted through a [[blessing]]. One or more [[religion]]s may consider these locations to be of special significance. Often, such locations either are or become the home of [[Sanctuary|sanctuaries]], [[shrine]]s, [[Place of worship|places of worship]], or locations conducive to [[meditation]]. Regardless of construction or use, these areas may have a variety of [[ritual]] or [[taboo]] associations including limitations on visitors or allowed actions within the space. Such places may be the focus of [[pilgrimage]], drawing [[pilgrim]]s from great distances, or simply locations of significance for the local populace. | ||
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Sacred site, sacred ground, sacred space, holy ground, or holy place refers to a location which is deemed to be sacred or hallowed. This may be a natural feature or granted through a blessing. One or more religions may consider these locations to be of special significance. Often, such locations either are or become the home of sanctuaries, shrines, places of worship, or locations conducive to meditation. Regardless of construction or use, these areas may have a variety of ritual or taboo associations including limitations on visitors or allowed actions within the space. Such places may be the focus of pilgrimage, drawing pilgrims from great distances, or simply locations of significance for the local populace.
Sacred sites are found in every nation and land-territory on this earth, except on Antarctica.
See also
- Sacred related
- General
- Sacred–profane dichotomy
