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These are just three of the amazing spiritual places featured in our latest rankings for Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n
This week we are unveiling our Top 90-81<\/a> as determined by a unique algorithm that considers a myriad of factors, including combined rankings from world-class religious scholars and Patheos religious writers representing diverse faiths, multi-faith affiliations, and an analysis of web search trends. The Top 100 were chosen from more than 1,000 locations considered.<\/p>\n
To ensure an authentic and enlightening exploration of each sacred site, Patheos has engaged the expertise of world-renowned scholar, Alonzo L. Gaskill, PhD. Dr. Gaskill\u2019s profound knowledge and deep understanding of religious traditions have guided the meticulous research of Sacred Spaces, providing readers with a deep look into each location<\/p>\n
Last week, we unveiled No. 100-91<\/a>, which included the Hanging Gardens of Haifa and Newgrange in Ireland.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the next nine weeks, we will progressively disclose a distinguished assortment of\u00a0 spiritual destinations from around the globe, culminating in the revelation of our pinnacle choice: The Most Holy Place on Earth.<\/p>\n
As we continue to release the rankings in the coming weeks, we invite you to join us on this exhilarating journey of discovery and celebration.<\/p>\n
Check out the rankings for yourself by\u00a0starting here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u00a0 A Buddhist temple that sits next to a spring many hope will bring luck and long life. A hill with over 100,000 crosses. And the deepest lake in Central America. These are just three of the amazing spiritual places featured in our latest rankings for Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth. 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