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The atlas of sacred and mystical sites : discover places of mystical power from around the world / David Douglas.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Godsfield Press, 2007.Description: 175 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781841813288 (hbk.)
  • 1841813281 (hbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 203.5 22
Contents:
Places of worship -- Sites of pilgrimage -- Kings, saints and sages -- Places of isolation and meditation -- Sacred stones: stone circles and megaliths -- Sacred land and water.
Summary: From Tiahuanaco in Bolivia to Bagan in Myanmar, The Atlas of Sacred and Mystical Sites covers the globe. The book is an inspirational guide to some of the world's most breathtaking places of worship, and also provides an insight into how these places can still provide spiritual resonance today. The book traces the symbols hidden in ancient architecture and temple complexes, explores the ancient mythology and spiritual traditions surrounding each site and details significant astronomical alignments. Featuring detailed maps, stunning photographs and nine lavish reconstructions of ancient sites in their prime, this will appeal to everybody's inner-explorer.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Located at Event Centre Non Fiction 203.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not For Loan A00476439

Includes index.

Places of worship -- Sites of pilgrimage -- Kings, saints and sages -- Places of isolation and meditation -- Sacred stones: stone circles and megaliths -- Sacred land and water.

From Tiahuanaco in Bolivia to Bagan in Myanmar, The Atlas of Sacred and Mystical Sites covers the globe. The book is an inspirational guide to some of the world's most breathtaking places of worship, and also provides an insight into how these places can still provide spiritual resonance today. The book traces the symbols hidden in ancient architecture and temple complexes, explores the ancient mythology and spiritual traditions surrounding each site and details significant astronomical alignments. Featuring detailed maps, stunning photographs and nine lavish reconstructions of ancient sites in their prime, this will appeal to everybody's inner-explorer.

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