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A '''Sacredsacred space''', '''sacred ground''', '''sacred place''', '''sacred temple''', '''holy ground''', or '''holy place''' refersor to'''holy site''' is a location which is deemed to be [[sacred]] or [[hallow]]ed. The sacredness of a [[Sacred natural site| natural feature]] may accrue through [[tradition]] or be granted through a [[blessing]]. One or more [[religion]]s may consider sacred locations to be of special significance. Often, such locations either are or become the home of [[Sanctuary| sanctuaries]], [[shrine]]s, [[Place of worship |places of worship]], or locations conducive to [[meditation]]. Regardless of construction or use, these areas may have a variety of [[ritual]] or [[taboo]] associations -– including limitations on visitors or on allowed actions within the space. Such places may become the focus of [[pilgrimage]], drawing [[pilgrim]]s from great distances, or simply locations of significance for the local populace.

==See alsoExamples==

** The [[Holy Land]]

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