The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.

Gozli Ata Shrine

Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam

A major Sufi-associated pilgrimage site in the dramatic desert-and-canyon landscape of Balkan Velayat.

Gozli Ata (traditional spiritual figure)

Mashad Ata Mosque-Mausoleum

Mashad Necropolis, Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam

A medieval mosque-mausoleum and important sanctuary in the Mashad necropolis near Ancient Dehistan.

Parau Bibi Shrine

Parau, Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam

A mountain shrine where women traditionally pray in connection with motherhood and childbirth.

Parau Bibi (traditional holy woman)