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Dec 30, 2024

　　This delightful woodland cemetery features some fine examples of krikštai (wooden grave markers). Their origins hark back to Lithuania's pagan roots and these wooden markers with symmetrical carvings of plants, birds and more have been traditionally placed at the foot of a grave for centuries. Since the 19th century, the cross motif has been making an appearance.

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Curonian Spit National Park

　　This delightful woodland cemetery features some fine examples of krikštai (wooden grave markers). Their origins hark back to Lithuania's pagan roots and these wooden markers with symmetrical carvings of plants, birds and more have been traditionally placed at the foot of a grave for centuries. Since the 19th century, the...

Curonian Spit National Park

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Curonian Spit National Park

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Curonian Spit National Park

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Curonian Spit National Park

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Curonian Spit National Park

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