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.

Al-Ukhdud Archaeological Site

Najran, Saudi Arabia Christianity

Major late-antique site of Christian martyrdom traditions and archaeological research.

Hima Cultural Area

Hima / Bir Hima, Thar Governorate, Najran, Saudi Arabia

UNESCO World Heritage landscape with ancient inscriptions and rock art.