Temenos

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In Greek antiquity, the enclosure of a sanctuary, the holy ground belonging to the god and governed by special rules, or the sacred precinct at a cult center - containing the altar, temple, and other features. There might be numerous buildings for the main cult and a series of thesauroi, stoas, and dedications from worshippers. In Egyptian architecture, loosely applied to the area within the enclosure wall of a temple.

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