It is understandable, I think, that many modern churches are shying away from the altar as a monolithic place of sacrifice in favor of a table. (religion-online.org)
Day 7 Return to Petra for a morning walk up to the High Place of Sacrifice. (vjv.com)
The Temple was also the place of sacrifice, and in the Holy Place were located the Bread of the Presence, the Altar of Incense, and the seven branched candlestick which showed that in the Holy Place God was the Light and Life of his People. (faith.org.uk)