The New Mormon Temple in Washington, D. C.

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  • Mark P. Leone University of Maryland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31239/vtg.v15i2.35410

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Mormon Temple, Washington

Abstract

This article aims to discuss archaeologically the Washington Mormon Cathedral, built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Montgomery County, Maryland, District of Columbia. This peculiar and surprising construction reflects Mormon aspirations and ideals through its materiality, that at the same time, are exhibited to the rest of the nation. From a structural analysis of its architecture, archeology creates tools to understand and generate interpretations about the Mormon universe.

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Published

2021-08-19

How to Cite

Leone, M. P. (2021). The New Mormon Temple in Washington, D. C . Vestígios - Revista Latino-Americana De Arqueologia Histórica, 15(2), 121–142. https://doi.org/10.31239/vtg.v15i2.35410

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Especial Mark Leone

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Classic papers by Mark Leone (translated)

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