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Tower of silence


Tower of silence
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Copyright: zahra S Haghighi (safa) (62)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-21
Categories: Ruins
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-04 5:44
Viewed: 415
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"Zoroastrian's Dakhmeh,consists of huge circular walls, within those the dead were left to be picked clean by the vultures. This is done in accordance with Zoroastrian belief. However, the towers are not in use anymore and open to the public."

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  • BennyV Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 1 N: 283] (1276)
  • [2008-04-04 11:01]

An intriguing upload. It makes me want to discover more about this place.

Benny

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