A Zoroastrian tower of silence; a structure where the dead are exposed for birds to consume, following Zoroastrian mortuary practices.
From Avestan (ancient Persian language), the term refers to specifically to these distinctive funeral structures used by Zoroastrians.
Dakhmas are one of the most misunderstood funeral practices—Zoroastrians don't harm the dead; they believe exposing the body to sky and vultures returns it to the sacred elements!
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