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Mar 29, 2023 · Billions of people today organize their lives around religious teachings and consider a variety of places around the world sacred. We’ve put together this list of the world’s most important religious sites.
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Oct 26, 2022 · From Mongolia's mysterious deer stones to cities to honour the dead, ancient sites built by people trying to make sense of life, death and the universe are scattered across the planet.
- Graeme Green
The Holy Land [a] is an area roughly located between the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern bank of the Jordan River, traditionally synonymous both with the biblical Land of Israel and with the region of Palestine.
- Travis Henry
- River Ganges: Revered in India and Bangladesh, this river holds a central place in Hinduism.
- Mahabodhi Temple: Found in India’s Gaya District, this temple carries primary importance for Buddhists, including traditional claims it is where Sidhartha Gautama—the Buddha—achieved enlightenment.
- Temple Mount, including the Dome of the Rock: Temple Mount encapsulates historical and spiritual significance for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The Dome of the Rock, perched atop Temple Mount, draws approximately 5 million visitors annually, connecting them with their faith and one another.
- Great Mosque of Mecca: Reserved exclusively for Muslims, this structure in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, welcomes over 15 million visitors annually.
Apr 30, 2020 · From Rome to Bethlehem, in the shape of natural landmarks and houses of worship alike, these are some of the world’s most beautiful sacred places. Whether you’re planning a future visit, or ...
Oct 30, 2014 · As tensions increase between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem, the BBC's Erica Chernofsky explores what makes the city so holy.
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Sep 20, 2023 · Catholic sites on the list include the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, European cathedrals, sites of Marian apparitions and two U.S. churches — St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York (ranked 66th) and Santuario de Chimayo, a Catholic church and pilgrimage site in New Mexico (ranked 72nd.)
