Sacred Sites, Sacred Places explores the concept of 'sacred' and what it means and implies to people in differing cultures. 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...

This volume explores the concept of sacred and what it means to people in differing cultures. Archaeologists, legislators and those involved in heritage management sometimes come into conflict with local populations over sites which these communities consider to be sacred. The book attempts to describe the belief systems surrounding such sites and in relating these beliefs and practices to the practical problems of heritage management. It demonstrates the need to accomodate those beliefs which are a vital part of ongoing cultural identity. The geographical coverage of this collection is wide...