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Zoroastrian towers of silence, also known as dakhmas, are circular raised structures where deceased followers of Zoroastrianism were exposed to be eaten by vultures and other scavenging birds. This practice of excarnation aimed to avoid contaminating sacred earth, water, or fire. The modern towers are divided into three concentric rings to place the bodies of men, women, and children separately. After decomposition, the bones are collected in a central pit. While still used in some communities, exposure in
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