Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs. Indigenous peoples are the guardians of many sacred sites around the world, describing how – like organs in a living body – these sites are an interconnected energy network that supports the health of the whole organism of Earth, including the global ecosystem.
Sacred sites also support indigenous and traditional people’s spirituality and ways of life by helping to keep traditions, cultures, languages, and archeological knowledge alive.
One Ancient Future is a global alliance for Sacred Sites. Guided by indigenous wisdom councils, the alliance consists of conservationists, academics, sacred advocates, and legal, cultural, and conservation organizations engaged in sacred site protection and activation.
You can find out more about what constitutes a Sacred Site, the significance of Sacred Sites, the work of One Ancient Future, and watch an illuminating 5-minute video on this subject matter, by clicking here.
If you would like to support the protection of Natural Sacred Sites, please sign The ASSEGAIA Declaration.
