It has been revealed that Stonehenge in England is the most searched for spiritual destination in the world. This prehistoric monument accumulates a staggering 8,460,000 Google searches per year – that’s an average of 23,178 searches a day! The Stonehenge, dated between 3000 BC to 2000 BC, is widely believed to be a Bronze Age burial site.
Inbaal notes that “this famous site is at the intersection of up to fourteen ley-lines, which are magnetic lines that criss-cross the Earth, and along them many ancient spiritual sites can be found. Combined with Stonehenge’s alignment to the sunrise at the Summer Solstice and sunset at Midwinter, this site is the epitome of ancient spirituality in the western world.”
Ranking second is Machu Picchu in Peru with an average of 8,280,000 Google searches each year – only 2% lower than its main competitor. This 15th Century citadel is located in Southern Peru on an eight-thousand-foot mountain ridge.
According to Inbaal “for those who love a journey, both physical and spiritual, the combination of this citadel’s altitudes, impressive architecture and the deep cultural history make this a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. Built by the Inca civilization, who worshipped the Sun, this is a place to seek personal solace and motivation – popular for yoga and meditation retreats.”
In third place is Salem in Massachusetts with a yearly average of 4,164,000 Google searches.
“Salem, ‘The Witch City’ has long provided a backdrop for TV and movie escapes such as Bewitched, Hocus Pocus and Sabrina, however, its historical significance is long overlooked. In the 17th century this struggling community blamed its misfortune on women who were widely punished for ‘witchcraft’. Decades later Salem has become a place where women can seek spiritual strength from those who came before them.”
Following behind is Angkor Wat (2,652,000 searches), Delphi (2,640,000) and Luxor (2,412,000 searches), respectively ranking fourth, fifth and sixth.
Research courtesy of psychicworld.com.
