sacred grove
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grove of trees of special religious importance to a particular culture
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- grove
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- Pauly–Wissowa
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- Sacred groves
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- Category:Sacred groves
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- natural=wood
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- tree
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Encyclopedic overview
Ancient monoliths in Mawphlang sacred grove, India
Sacred groves, sacred woods, or sacred forests are groves of trees that have special religious importance within a particular culture. Sacred groves feature in various cultures throughout the world. These are forest areas that are, for the most part, untouched by local people and often protected by local communities. They often play a critical role in protecting water sources and biodiversity, including essential resources for the groups that protect them.
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