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Thousands of places around the world are regarded as sacred. Some are still carefully guarded by indigenous people and are sites of secret ceremony and prayer. Some are national shrines known to millions. These holy sites emanate a magnetic force that draws people from far away, though the journey is frequently made only in the imagination. Often sacred sites are embroiled in conflicts over preservation, resource development or tourism. Their histories are long and complex; they embody the tenacity of ancient cultures and preserve vast areas of biodiversity. Some well known and some lesser known sacred places are profiled here. Visit this page again soon as we will continue to add new site reports in the months ahead. |
