
sacred site
A sacred site is a location that holds spiritual, religious, or cultural significance for a community or group. These sites often serve as places for worship, rituals, or ceremonies, and are considered spiritually important or revered. They can include natural features like mountains or rivers, or man-made structures such as temples, shrines, or monuments. Sacred sites help preserve cultural identities and traditions, and often hold historical or symbolic meaning that connects people to their beliefs, ancestors, and cultural heritage. They are protected or respected as places of special spiritual importance.