5 SACRED & FORBIDDEN PLACES THAT FEW ARE ALLOWED TO VISIT
Published By Gurpreet Singh | 16 Feb, 2025
Across the world, there are sacred sites with profound spiritual, cultural, or historical importance, often restricted due to religious rules, government secrecy, or natural dangers.
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Here are some sacred and forbidden places that few are allowed to visit
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Vatican Secret Archives, Vatican City
Beneath the Vatican lie secret archives with ancient documents, accessible only to select scholars with permission.
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North Sentinel Island, India
The island, home to uncontacted Sentinelese, is off-limits to protect them and visitors, as they often respond violently to outsiders.
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Mount Athos, Greece
Mount Athos, a thousand-year Orthodox Christian monastic community, prohibits women and limits male visitor access annually.
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Lascaux Caves, France
Lascaux Caves, known for prehistoric paintings, have been closed since 1963 to protect them from damage.
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Ise Grand Shrine, Japan
Ise Grand Shrine, a sacred Shinto site, is rebuilt every 20 years; only selected individuals can enter, public views from afar.