Jan 9, 2016
The Lanterns of Dead
The Lanterns of Dead
Lanterns of the Dead in Sarlat-la-Canéda Dordogne are the architectural name for the small towers in stone found chiefly in the center and west of France. Lanterns of the dead are pierced with small openings at the top, where a light was exhibited at night to indicate the position of a cemetery. In the second half of 12th century, this imposing cylindrical structure topped by a cone has towered…
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