#sacred site

[rherlotshadow]

Midsummer: flower crown left on the old stones at West Kennet long barrow, Wiltshire.

[ancientorigins]

The Amarakaeri Communal Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon hides a curious secret. Nestled within the Madre de Dios region of Peru, this green expanse serves as a haven for indigenous communities, notably the Harakbut tribe.

Amidst the luxuriant foliage lies El Rostro, a monumental visage etched into the rugged cliffside and known to locals as the Harakbut Face. Yet, the origins of this imposing megalith remain shrouded in ambiguity—was it crafted by ancient hands or sculpted by nature's sublime artistry?

Despite its sacred significance for the Harakbut tribe, this pristine wilderness faces several threats from corporate exploitation. Can these guardians of the Amazon forest withstand the relentless march of progress, or will they manage to protect their sacred Harakbut Face?

[news4dzhozhar]

Literally undermining Al Aqsa & now blocking Muslims from accessing the mosque during Ramadan, refusing Christians and Catholics access to church for Palm Sunday (and likely Easter as well) and no one makes a peep. The smallest of the 3 religions that hold Jerusalem sacred are in control by military force and no one sees a problem? I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone sometimes.

[buzz-london]

Palitana, a major place of pilgrimage for Jains in Gujarat.

[makingcontact]

The Rest of the Story: Indigenous Resistance

U.S. Supreme Court building, credit: wikimedia commons In this episode, we revisit two stories concerning indigenous rights we’ve covered in the past. In the first half, Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act and why the legitimacy of the law is so important to tribal sovereignty. We also talk about the right’s legal strategy in the…

[covenawhite66]

The site is the hot springs of the Tuscan town of San Casciano dei Bagni — San Casciano of the Baths, one of many picturesque hilltop towns towering over lush green valleys dotted with majestic cypress trees.

Roman art and culture were highly influenced by the Etruscan civilization, which ultimately was assimilated into the Roman Empire.

It was decorated with fountains and altars to the gods Apollo, his son Asclepius and Asclepius' daughter Hygeia — whose name is the root of the English word hygiene

The pool was a sacred place, only the religious custodians could bathe there. Sick people came to the sanctuary in the hopes of being cured and would offer gifts to the gods. It was a place of suffering, and it was a place of hope."

The first finds were coins and small votive offerings representing body parts in need of healing — ears, feet, torsos, and the like.

[realbeeing]

Fragments from a forgotten past

[studiodiveoffice]

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[kaustubh-wankhede]

Discover the mesmerizing allure of the Burning Lake in Tang, Bhutan. Nestled in the serene landscapes of Bumthang, this hidden gem captivates with its mystical ambience and cultural significance. The sacred site, Mebar Tsho, unfolds tales of spiritual revelations and is a haven for introspection. Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of nature as the turquoise waters mirror the surrounding mountains. Embark on a journey to this Bhutanese marvel, where tradition meets tranquillity, creating an unforgettable experience.

[marshmallowfairbanks]

Art: Mighty Oak

[nobu11051991]

Sacred place in Okinawa, Silmichu !

Sacred place in Okinawa, Silmichu !

Sacred place in Okinawa, Silmichu ! Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan, visited 25 countries! I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 8 years. For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,I show you hidden local information which you have never seen and heard of through books and ordinary site! You will find unexpected fun…

[buzz-london]

Varanasi, ghats and temples, December 2022

[themandalalady]

22-310 Stonehenge

Today’s MandalaStonehenge “Since Stonehenge,architects have always beenat the cutting edge of technology.And you cant separate technologyfrom the humanisticand spiritual content of a building.” — Norman Foster “Stonehenge was builtpossibly by the Minoans.It presents one of man’s first attemptsto order his view of the outside world.” — Stephen Gardiner They did not know it was impossible.So…

[mirtapersonal]

a sacred space somewhere in Syria

[tepehkwi]

YES LANDBACK. YES, ALL OF IT. YES, INCLUDING YOUR PRECIOUS NATIONAL PARKS. NO MORE WHITE STEWARDSHIP OF NATIVE LANDS.