In ancient cities, the religious temple was placed in the highest or most central location; in modern cities, skyscrapers occupy that position. What method of analysis allows us to compare symbolic cultural meanings of such physical structures?

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Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their interpretation, which includes the analysis of cultural meanings of physical structures such as religious temples and skyscrapers. It allows us to compare the symbolic cultural significance of these structures and understand their meanings within their respective contexts. Cultural relativism and multiculturalism are broader concepts that encompass various aspects of culture, while linguistic relativity pertains to language and its effect on thought and perception.

In Ancient Cities, the Religious Temple Was Placed in the Highest