30 Most Stunning Sacred Places On Earth

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4. The Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq.

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The Ziggurat of Ur is a massive step pyramid built in honor of the god Nanna. It was constructed during the early Bronze period but had been rebuilt many times already.

5. Pyramids of Teotihuacan in Mexico.

These pyramids are one of Mexico’s most notable ruins. They used to be sites for human and animal sacrifices, which could probably have been made when dedicating new buildings in the city.

6. Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan.

Known to locals as Paro Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery was built in 1692 in the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. It is a notable Himalayan Buddhist sacred place and temple complex.

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