inuksuit

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Scope note
Groups of stacked stones or boulders in a figural form, constructed by Inuit individuals. Inuksuit are constructed to act as waypoints, message centers, spiritual veneration, or as hunting decoys. The oldest inuksuit date from 2400 to 1800 years ago.
inuksuit
Accepted term: 06-May-2024