Temples of Humankind

<h2 id="structure">Structure</h2>
<p>Parts of the Temples:
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<ul><li>Hall of Water – dedicated to the feminine principle, it is in the shape of a chalice and invites receptivity</li>
<li>Blue Hall – for meditation on social matters and is used as a place of inspiration and reflection</li>
<li>Hall of Earth – dedicated to the masculine principle, to the earth as an element and planet and to past and future reincarnations</li>
<li>Hall of Metals – represents the different ages and developmental stages of humankind and the shadow elements of the human psyche</li>
<li>Labyrinth Hall – showing Interfaith worship through the centuries, uniting different cultures and peoples</li>
<li>Hall of Spheres – positioned where 3 synchronic lines merge, inviting planetary contact and transmission of messages, ideas and dreams to create harmony between nations</li>
<li>Hall of Mirrors – dedicated to the sky, air and light, solar energy, strength and life. There are 4 altars to earth, water, air and fire</li></ul>

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<h2 id="external-links">External links</h2>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.thetemples.org/">Official website</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.habitat.org.tr/ecovillages/205-damanurfoto.html">Photos of Temples of Humankind </a></li>
<li>Valerio Maggio (27 Jul 2023). <a href="https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0g26p8r/damanhur-the-world-s-largest-underground-temple">"Damanhur: The world's largest underground temple"</a> (Video (5:17)). <i>BBC Reel</i>.</li></ul>
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<h2 id="references">References</h2>

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<li id="fn:1"><p>Courtney, Hazel. "The Eighth Wonder of The World". Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154704/http://hazel-courteney.com/the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world/" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20150928154704/http://hazel-courteney.com/the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world/</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li>
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