We understand by temple all those buildings or architectural constructions that are linked to the development of sacred activities, especially the celebration of different types of religious ceremonies but also the delivery of offerings or sacrifices to that entity that acts as a god. The temple is a very old institution, existing since almost prehistoric times in which the human being was already addressing abstract forms or entities in order to improve their spirituality.
The word temple comes from Latin templum But, as said, the notion of the temple as a sacred construction and dedicated to religiosity is long prior to the appearance of the monotheistic religions that exist today such as Christianity, Judaism or Islam.
Since the human being built for himself an abstract and spiritual world with which to have a connection and with which to differentiate himself from the rest of the animals that cannot be immediately abstracted, the notion of temple appears among the different human societies and communities. The temple is the space where religion, beliefs and spirituality gain more space and power since the construction itself is completely dedicated to that end. It is clear that the constructions considered temples have varied greatly with the passage of time, geography, capacities and the purchasing power of those who erected them. While some temples are marked by deep richness, beauty and magnificence, others are very simple spaces in which the person can feel even closer to nature.
The temple is the abode in our Land of the gods, the space that is given to them for their benefit so that they can symbolically inhabit there. Temples are usually the spaces where religious ceremonies take place, although some of them can also be outdoors.
