adytum
/ˈædɪtəm/
noun
- The innermost or most sacred part of an ancient temple, especially in Greek or Roman religion, where only priests could enter.
- The adytum housed the statue of the god and was hidden from public view.
- Archaeologists discovered the adytum behind a heavy stone door.
- Only the high priest was allowed into the adytum of the temple.
- A private, secret, or hidden place; a sanctuary.
- The garden became her adytum, a peaceful escape from the noisy city.
- His study was his adytum, where no one else was allowed.
- In the adytum of her mind, she kept her most cherished memories.