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a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country
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From the ancient temples of Egypt and India to entire villages in Turkey and Iran, each structure was chiseled with painstaking precision.
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Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The ruler undertook extensive construction projects, including palaces, temples and city fortifications.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Machu Picchu in Peru, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Mount Shasta in California, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the sacred Cenotes of Mexico, Glastonbury in England and the rainforests of Costa Rica to name just a few will be en vogue in 2025.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Indonesia, a mesmerizing archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has lured travelers for centuries with its breathtaking landscapes and its profound cultural heritage embodied in ancient temples and timeless spiritual traditions.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Ideally situated, the property offers close access to some of the region’s most remarkable temples and cultural landmarks.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
After the destruction of one of the ancient temples, there was only enough oil left to last one day, but a miracle occurred and the oil lasted eight days.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Travelling the world, solving puzzles in shrines, diving into temples and extracting magical relics.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
It's packed with adventure, ancient temples, and lots of riddles to solve.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The ruler undertook extensive construction projects, including palaces, temples and city fortifications.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Machu Picchu in Peru, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Mount Shasta in California, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the sacred Cenotes of Mexico, Glastonbury in England and the rainforests of Costa Rica to name just a few will be en vogue in 2025.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Indonesia, a mesmerizing archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has lured travelers for centuries with its breathtaking landscapes and its profound cultural heritage embodied in ancient temples and timeless spiritual traditions.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Ideally situated, the property offers close access to some of the region’s most remarkable temples and cultural landmarks.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
After the destruction of one of the ancient temples, there was only enough oil left to last one day, but a miracle occurred and the oil lasted eight days.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Travelling the world, solving puzzles in shrines, diving into temples and extracting magical relics.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
It's packed with adventure, ancient temples, and lots of riddles to solve.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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