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Sacred Sites, Sacred Places (Hardcover)
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Sacred Sites, Sacred Places (Hardcover)
Series: One World Archaeology
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"Sacred Sites, Sacred Places" explores the concept of "sacred" and
what it means and implies to people in differing cultures. The book
focuses especially on the sacred nature of certain places. It looks
at why people regard some parts of the land as special and why this
ascription remains constant in some cultures and changes in others.
Archaeologists, legislators and those involved in heritage
management sometimes encounter conflict with local populations over
sacred sites. With the aid of over 70 illustrations the book
examines the extreme importance of such sacred places in all
cultures and the necessity of accommodating those intimate beliefs
which are such a vital part of ongoing cultural identity. "Sacred
Sites, Sacred Places" therefore aims to be of help to those who
wish to be non-destructive in their conservation and excavation
practices. This book attempts to describe the belief systems
surrounding the existence of sacred sites, and at the same time
bringing such beliefs and practices into relationship with the
practical problems of everyday heritage management. The
geographical coverage of the book is wide.
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