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Temples

Scope note

Use for religious buildings dedicated to the service of a deity or deities, often housing a cult image; do not use for such Christian or Islamic religious buildings, prefer "churches" or "mosques." May also be used for Protestant places of worship in France and some French-speaking regions.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007595

Broader Terms used

religious buildings

Term used for

fanes

Equivalent Terms used

temple

Created

13yrs ago

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