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Cairns: The Global History and Cultural Significance of Stone Piles

Cairns: The Global History and Cultural Significance of Stone Piles From the windswept peaks of the Scottish Highlands to the arid plains of Somalia, cairns—man-made piles of stones—have ...

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Cairns: The Global History and Purpose of Stone Mounds

Cairns: The Global History and Purpose of Stone Mounds A cairn is a human-made pile or stack of stones constructed for a specific purpose. Derived from the Irish word carn, these structur...

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