Question

what were the shrines

Answer 1

a holy place or scared place where people often go for worship.

Answer 2

A shrine(LATIN: scrinium"case or chest for books or papers" OID FRENCH: escrin"box or case") is a holy or scared place ,which is dedicated to a specific deity,ancestor, hero,martyr,said, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. shrines often contain idols, relics,or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated