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Summary
A type of church or shrine built over the grave of a martyr or a site connected to a holy event. Martyrium buildings often have a centralized plan (like a circle or octagon) to focus attention on the sacred spot.
Example: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built over the site believed to be Jesus’s tomb.
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