Dispute over sacred site in central Queensland proceeds to civil trial
A civil trial regarding the Queensland government's alleged failure to protect a sacred site in central Queensland will proceed in the Supreme Court.
'Bittersweet victory' after burial site damaged by miner declared protected
Traditional owners in East Kimberley have celebrated a victory after their sacred burial site was officially designated as protected, following extensive damage caused by mining activities.
Sheikh Ikrima Sabri: There is no justification for closing Al-Aqsa and the goal of the occupation is to dominate it
Sheikh Ikrima Sabri criticized the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, asserting that it serves the occupation's objective of imposing control over the sacred site.
Self-proclaimed Georgian prophet digs in Sigulda's Devil's Cave, convinced it is God's temple
A self-proclaimed prophet from Georgia has begun unauthorized excavation work in the renowned Sigulda Devil's Cave, believing it to be a sacred site.
Mysterious cherub face pops up at sacred tourist site as officials launch investigation
A cherub face resembling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appeared in a fresco at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, Italy, leading to an official investigation.
At risk is the 'sacred sea' of Russia: green light for deforestation along the shores of Lake Baikal
The UNESCO World Heritage site, Lake Baikal, is facing deforestation of 4,000 hectares as a consequence of the political climate following the conflict in Ukraine.
Secrets of the Slovak Vatican / The Decaying Walls of Spišská Kapitula Hide a Complex World of History, Art, and Mysticism
Spišská Kapitula, recognized as one of Slovakia's most significant sacred sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, offers a rich tapestry of history, art, and mysticism, highlighted by the Cathedral of Saint Martin and insights from historian Vladimír Olejník.