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A crypt is a stone chamber where the coffin/casket/area to contain body within is beneath the floor of a religious buildings or other types. This one in Bayeux, France is an interesting example to explore for yourself. It is an amazing structure and has beautiful Middle Ages architecture. This Christian Cathedral is also known for some important historical events, including the eventual cause to the Normal conquest of England. There are many murals within the crypt itself, and if you enjoy art and history this is a great place to check out!

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Make sure to visit this area in April, where all the beautiful Cherry Blossoms bloom in the excellent spring. A Tomb is any structurally surrounded (or encased) burial chamber. It was a Buddhist owned cemetery at the time, but then became open to the public, becoming Japan's largest Tokyo cemetery of that time. It's near the Buddhist temple called Tenno-ji, and is a historical landmark in the city.

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Necropolis: The Necropolis Of Bet She'arim, Israel

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Necropolis: The Necropolis Of Bet She'arim, Israel

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A necropolis is a large cemetery, filled with bodies and create elaborate tomb monuments. And this one located in Israel is no different. In 2nd Century AD it was the main Jewish burial site outside of Jerusalem, after another failed revolt against the local imposing Roman rule.

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Crematorium:  Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Crematorium:  Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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While you are visiting this magical and holy city, another thing you can experience is the act of cremation by the Ganges River in Varanasi. Crematoriums, or the location where cremations take place, coming in many different forms, but this one is unique. Cremation is the burning of dead bodies instead of burning them, to keep the urn filled with ash or let them diffuse across somewhere. Hindus believe that if you are cremated on the banks of this important river, your soul will be freed from the endless cycle of reincarnation.

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One of the new Seven Wonders Of The World, the Taj Mahal is perhaps the greatest Muslim mausoleum in the world, being called the "Jewel Of Muslim Art" in India. A mausoleum is a external structure created to enclose the burial chamber of a deceased person. And below is the most famous example; emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal Empire built the structure for her deceased wife. The beautiful white domes glisten in the sun, topped by a finial with a moon; a typical Islamic theme, with the horns pointed towards Heaven.

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Sacred Islam Site: Kaaba, Al- Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Sacred Islam Site: Kaaba, Al- Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Perhaps one of the holiest sites on the entire planet, get ready to pack alot of sunscreen and prepare yourself for the journey that for some, is a once in a lifetime experience. The most sacred holy place in Islamic culture, every Muslim in the world prays in the direction of this location. It is a magnificent spectacle that every Muslim must participate in once in their lifetime (at least).

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Nazareth is the largest city in the Northern district of Israel, and has a lot of significance to the Christian faith. It is presumably Jesus's childhood home, and is as such subjected to alot of pilgrimage each year, with many shrines, churches, and other commodities celebrating this fact. It's a city filled with Christian culture, a friendly environment, and an all-around great place to visit while still lurking around Israel.

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Sacred Judaism Site: Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel

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Sacred Judaism Site: Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel

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The Temple Mount, or otherwise known as the "Noble Sanctuary of Jerusalem", is an important site for the Judaism faith. It has been visited and used for religious purposes for more than one thousand years, and also has been used by four different religions, the major one being Judaism. It is one of the most spectacular sites within Jerusalem, as the golden dome asserts itself within the city skyline. Visit the actual building itself and soak up the thousands of years of religious history, background, and culture.

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Our next highly religious location lies within the Indian state of Bihar. It's best known for the important moment that Gautama Buddha obtained Enlightenment under what people now know as the Bodhi Tree. The Bodh Gaya is the most important pilgrimage sites of the four that relate to the life of Gautama Buddha.

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Sacred Hinduism Site: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Sacred Hinduism Site: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Welcome to our sacred sites section! Where instead of just architecture, now we visit locations of holy meaning and religious context! Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi is a holy Hindu city that's one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world! Also called the spiritual capital of India, it lies on the banks of the Ganges River, and is a place where many people visit to participate in many religious festivals, get enveloped into the culture, and stand in awe at the colorful scenary.

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Islam Mosque: Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

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Islam Mosque: Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

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An iconic landmark for Istanbul, Turkey, and a must-see on this religious learning journey, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a true representation of Islam architecture; also titled the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles on the walls inside, this building uses the commonly used towers, domes, and walled-in like structure that other mosques show.

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Jewish Synagogue: Belz Great Synagogue, Jerusalem, Israel

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Jewish Synagogue: Belz Great Synagogue, Jerusalem, Israel

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In more modern day times, the Judaism communities across the world built very large, impressive synagogues to show "Jewish participation in modern society." They were very architecturally amazing as well, being very detailed and beautiful. In the 1980's a community in Jerusalem, Israel, constructed the largest synagogue in the country, called Belz Great Synagogue. All of them, like the Christian Churches, are different in their own little unique ways. On the inside of this structure is a vast space able to fit 10,000 people.

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Buddhist Pagoda: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

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Buddhist Pagoda: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

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This pagoda in Myanmar will be a wonderful sight you'll never forget. Also known as the Great Bagon Pagoda or Golden Pagoda, it is a beautiful example of Buddhist art and is the most sacred pagoda in Myanmar. Most Buddhist pagodas are represented in large, dome-like structures, usually built in an area of great spiritual importance or relevance.

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Our next location to visit on this list is one of the world's largest Hindu temples in Cambodia. Hindu temple architecture revolves around open symmetry driven structure, usually using geometric formations such as circles and squares. Though later on coverted to a Buddhist temple, Angkor Wat perfectly shows Hindu art and style at its finest with this awe-inspiring structure.

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Christian Church: Notre Dame de Paris, Paris, France

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Christian Church: Notre Dame de Paris, Paris, France

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Our first stop is this magnificent example of a Christian church! Though there are many different examples of amazing-looking churches throughout the world, the reason why they are so vastly different is because there are many different main branches to the Christian religion. This church, located in Paris, France, is a gothic cathedral and is one of the most beautiful of it's type in Europe. The gothic architecture used largely influenced the way Christianity was imaged, and most churches around the world are designed by this art style. With a classic renaissance look, and with intricate design, this church is a great way to depict all Christian churches around the world, and would be a great way to start off your religious travels.

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Explore the world through the extravagant and culturally diverse major religions of the world! Here we'll showcase fifteen different types of religious architecture, sacred sites, and burial practices from Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.