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Featured: Utah's Pioneer Temples
The four temples built by pioneers in Utah Territory before statehood, representing decades of sacrifice and ensuring the saints could perform sacred ordinances in the West.
St. George Utah Temple
The oldest operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this pioneer treasure was the only temple completed during Brigham Young's thirty-year presidency and stands as a monument to faith in Utah's red rock country.
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Logan Utah Temple
The 'Castle on the Hill' stands as a fortress of faith, overlooking Cache Valley with its unique limestone battlements and pioneer-era Gothic architecture.
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Manti Utah Temple
A fortress of faith and pioneer craftsmanship standing watch over the Sanpete Valley.
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Salt Lake Temple
Rising 222 ft (68 m) to the top of the Angel Moroni statue with its iconic six spires, this granite masterpiece took 40 years to construct and stands as the most recognized symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide.
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Discover the rich histories, traditions, and legends behind sacred places
The Aurangzeb Temple Demolition and Construction of Gyanvapi Mosque
A contested history of destruction and construction at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple site.
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John Moyle: The Temple Builder
The stonemason who lost his leg but walked 22 miles each week on a wooden prosthetic to carve 'Holiness to the Lord' on the Salt Lake Temple.
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The Conversion of Angkor Wat into a Buddhist Temple
From Hindu Temple to Buddhist Sanctuary
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