Sacred Places Around the World: 108 Destinations

by Brad Olsen

World travelers and armchair tourists who want to explore the mythology and archaeology of the ruins, sanctuaries, mountains, lost cities, and temples of ancient civilizations will find this guide ideal. Detailed here are the monuments and sites where ancient peoples once gathered to perform sacred rituals and ceremonies to worship various gods and to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Important archaeological, historical, and geological destinations worldwide are profiled, from the Great Pyramid in Egypt and the Forbidden City in China to the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia and Mount Shasta in California. Sites are described in historical and cultural context, and practical contemporary travel information is provided, including detailed maps, drawings, photographs, and travel directions. This replaces 1888729023.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Donna Mork · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting book about various destinations around the world and ley lines and sacred sites. Though some of it was not Christian destinations, it was still very interesting to read about various cultures and their beliefs. Some were ancient sites while others were more modern era cathedrals and such. All the placed I'd love to visit but would have to win the lottery in order to get there. Just enough information to give you the background without being overwhelming or boring. Enjoyed reading it during Bible study time. Lots of pictures and diagrams as well.