Himalayan Towers
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The Himalayan Towers are a series of stone towers located mostly in Tibet. They were built approximately 700 to 800 years ago. Since they are generally located in prosperous villages, it is believed that their primary function was as a demonstration of a families prestige within the community. For strength, many of the towers use a star pattern of walls as opposed to a strictly rectangular method. Heights can exceed 60m.
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- Dana Thomas. "Towers to the Heavens", Newsweek, 2003-11-15.
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