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Religion in the Cultural Landscape. Religious beliefs shape spatial features in the real world. The Impact of Religion on the Cultural Landscape. Structures Sacred Places Pilgrimages. Structures - Places of worship. Hinduism – temples Judaism –synagogues Buddhism –pagodas and stupas
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Religion in the Cultural Landscape Religious beliefs shape spatial features in the real world.
The Impact of Religionon the Cultural Landscape • Structures • Sacred Places • Pilgrimages
Structures - Places of worship • Hinduism – temples • Judaism –synagogues • Buddhism –pagodas and stupas • Christianity – churches • Islam – mosques • Sikhism – gurdwara
Sacred Places • From the Latin sacer – holy(sacrifice, consecrate, sacrilege, sacrum) • Sites of sacred buildings • Places associated with the dead • Religious rituals • Landscape features
Cemetery in Hoctun, Yucatan The beautiful cemeteries in the Yucatan reflect the blending of Catholic and indigenous religions.
The Taj Majal, India The Taj Majal is a Muslim tomb built for a Mogul Emperor’s favorite wife in 1629.
Mount Shasta, California Mountain peaks, such as Mount Shasta, and other high places are often revered. Mount Shasta is considered holy by 30 New Age cults as well as some Indian groups.
Holy Water Water is seen as holy in several religions. Many rivers, such as the Ganges for Hindus and the Jordan for Christians, are considered holy.
Pilgrimages • Religious journey to a sacred place
The Western Wall, Israel The Western, or Wailing, Wall is the last remaining part of the most important Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
The Bodhi Tree, India Buddhists believe this is where Siddhartha became enlightened.
The Via Dolorosa, Israel Many Christians want to follow in the path that Jesus took in Jerusalem.
The Kaaba, Saudi Arabia In Islam making a pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the 5 Pillars of Faith.
Religion has a Large Impact on the Cultural Landscape • Structures • Sacred Places • Pilgrimages