Globe-Trotters Are US Travel Board by Peyton Gray

Christian Church

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-13 23:17:51 UTC

A Christian Church, where Christians gather for worship and many other ways of practicing Christianity. Services are held daily at these churches, specifically on Sundays. These are designed in a similar way, even if in different areas of the country. These churches look similar because they all have the same beliefs, and the architecture is based on what they believe, from shapes and to symbols, such as a cross.

Jewish Synagogue

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-13 23:51:27 UTC

A synagogue, meaning "House of Prayers", is where Jewish people gather to worship the tend commandments within the Torah. Most synagogues have the Star of David in the front of the place if worship. If it isn't the Star of David, it is another symbol of the religion, perhaps even a Menorah.

Islamic Mosque

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 00:01:14 UTC

A mosque is where Islamic people go to worship Allah, who is their one and only god. These Mosques often have spheres ontop of them, and the corners of the mosque are large towers. The architecture of a mosque is very similar for every one you see, and all are of the same few colors, which is usually white or a brown.

Hindu Sacred Site

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 00:17:42 UTC

In Hinduism, there are seven ancient holy towns. Varanasi is one of these towns, and is one of the most well-known towns. In Varanasi, there are around 2000 temples, including the "Golden Temple", which is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Buddhism Sacred Site

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 00:32:51 UTC

Lumbini is one of the 4 sacred sites of Buddhism. This was where Gautama Buddha was born, and is considered one of the most common pilgrimage sites of the religion. It is the Mecca of every Buddhist and is located in Nepal. Lumbini was neglected for years until a German Archaeologist discovered the great pillar in 1895. Since then, Buddhists have learned that it was the birthplace of the one they looked up to, and now go their on a pilgrimage if a serious devotee.

Judaism Sacred Site

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 00:46:54 UTC

The Western Wall, also known as The Kotel, is one of the most well known Sacred Sites of Judaism. Jewish people gather here to pray and often put notes to G-d inbetween the ancient stones of the wall. The Western Wall is a living testimony to the strength and resilience of the Jewish nation. The wall is about 2000 years old, and has seen many things from the Jewish religion, from births to deaths, and even exile.

Christian Sacred Site

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:00:56 UTC

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is the place of one of the oldest standing Christian Churches. Bethlehem is a Palestinian town located south of Jerusalem. It is a major pilgrimage site, and is one of the most common sites that Christians make a pilgrimage to.

Islamic Sacred Site

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:01:11 UTC

The Kaaba is what sits int he middle of Islam's most sacred Mosque, Al-Masjid al-Haram. The Kaaba is the most sacred islam site in the world, and is considered the "House of God". Wherever they are in the world, Muslims are expected to face in the direction of the Kaaba to pray. There is no other sacred site like the Kaaba, and is also one of the smallest in size.

Crypt

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:01:20 UTC

A crypt is an underground room beneath a church or chapel. At often times, a wealthy or prestigious family will often have a 'Family Crypt', where their family members over the generations are buried to keep their bodies safe and in a personal environment. The first crypt is believed to be only six hundred years of age.

Necropolis

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:01:25 UTC

Necropolis, meaning "City of the Dead", is a burial site that is a distance away from a city. These are less common, and one of the most famous and well-known ones is in Egypt.

Mausoleum

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:01:36 UTC

A Mausoleum is an external free-standing building constructed as a monument enclosing the burial chamber of a deceased person or people. A Mausoleum is a type of tomb, but stands outside instead of being underground such as a crypt. A Christian Mausoleum sometimes includes a chapel as well.

Tomb

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:01:56 UTC

A tomb is a repository for the remains of the dead. It is generally any structurally enclosed burial chamber of varying sizes. Examples of tombs would be crypts, mausoleums, burials vaults, and church monuments. Most religions use tombs as burial sites.

Crematorium

peyton_gray_703 — 2016-01-14 01:02:03 UTC

A crematorium is where cremation takes place. Cremation is the combustion, vaporization, and oxidation of a dead body. Crematoriums are found in funeral homes, chapels, cemeteries, or stand-alone facilities. In Hindu and Nepal, cremation is performed outside, which is referred to as open-air cremation. The first stand-alone facility to perform cremation was The Woking Crematorium, built in 1878 in England.