The Federation of Damanhur

The Federation of Damanhur is a group of people that are sort of connected by religious belief but more by spiritual views and goals. It was established in Italy back in 1975. For instance, they think humans may interact with extraterrestrial humanoids through meditation if they exist on other worlds. Additionally, they established their group in secrecy without telling the Italian authorities of their activities. How did they manage that? One team member claims that in order to drown out the noise when they were working loudly, such as when digging a mountain, they would play records.

Practically speaking, 800 people live there, and there are additional communes in different places. There are different levels of participation, and members are not required to live on the property. Members contemplate humanity, spirituality, the cosmos, and everything in between while residing communally in homes with up to 20 individuals.

The temples, which were constructed covertly in a mountain and boast some aesthetically stunning artwork and design, are the primary attraction of the commune. The many chambers each have a different theme and are as elaborate as anything you're likely to see anyplace in the globe. The Hall of Mirrors is devoted to music and the sky, while the Blue Temple is devoted to meditation. There are a ton more, and members are free to use them for sleeping or studying.

• Country: Italy