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Message: <blockquote data-quote="atguppy" data-source="post: 9613863" data-attributes="member: 7051691">46) The Hill of Effigies: a solemn and haunting site- a tightly packed mound filled with hundreds of thousands of carvings depicting the faces of the dead. A place of mourning and reverence, it serves as a way for people to ensure that their loved ones are recognized by the gods and guided safely into the afterlife. The carvings range from simple, weathered etchings to intricately detailed portraits, each imbued with the prayers of those left behind. Structure: The hill rises gently, covered in a dense, chaotic collection of effigies. Wooden and stone carvings depicting human and non-human faces dominate every surface, their expressions ranging from serene to anguished. Narrow man-made paths and steep stairs wind through the cluster, providing access to pilgrims while adding to the eerie symmetry of the chaos.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Known Faces: This section is dedicated to carvings of passed loved ones. Families create detailed depictions of the deceased, placing them carefully among the cluster. Many carvings are marked with small inscriptions or symbols of the departed’s life.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Forgotten Faces: A somber area for nameless carvings, this section is filled with simple, featureless faces meant to honor victims of mysterious deaths, unclaimed bodies, or those lost to time. It is said the gods can grant these souls peace if their faces are recognized here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Paths of Memory: Narrow walkways and stairs weave through the site, built by mourners to navigate the overwhelming density of the effigies. Along these paths, small alcoves hold candles, incense burners, and offerings for passing spirits.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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