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Minoan peak sanctuaries
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Minoan peak sanctuaries are widespread throughout the island of Crete. Most scholars agree that peak sanctuaries were used for religious rites high in the mountains of Crete. Human and animal figurine
Petsofas peak sanctuary overlooks the Minoan town of Palaikastro
Petsofas peak sanctuary overlooks the Minoan town of Palaikastro
Atsipades Korakias seen from southwest.The sanctuary is on the more distant part of the outcrop. The Ayios Vasilios Plain is visible in the background
Atsipades Korakias seen from southwest.The sanctuary is on the more distant part of the outcrop. The Ayios Vasilios Plain is visible in the background.
High place
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High places are simple hilltop installations with instruments of religion: platforms, altars, standing stones, and cairns are common. Along with open courtyard shrines and sacred trees or groves, they
Minoan peak sanctuaries
…Mare High place Chryssoulaki, Stella (2004-01-26). The Traostalos peak sanctuary: Aspects of spatial organisation (PDF) (Report). Belgium: University of Liège. Archived…
The bamah of Megiddo
The bamah of Megiddo
The Holy Place (Sanctuary) in the church of the Saint Vladimir Skete Valaam monastery. To the left is the Holy Table (altar) with the Gospel Book on t
The Holy Place (Sanctuary) in the church of the Saint Vladimir Skete Valaam monastery. To the left is the Holy Table (altar) with the Gospel Book on the High Place. To the right is the Cathedra (Bishop's Throne).
Aaron Henry Schile c.1874
Aaron Henry Schile c.1874