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sacred places  

Definition

  • Sacred places are places in nature with spiritual significance (i.e., places that invoke the divine). They are important because many world cultures have relied on sacred places for their religious rites and shared meaning. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Sacred Places]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-D5WJJW19-8

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