About 60 km north of Heligoland in the North Sea, off the western coast of Germany, lies the islands of Amrun and Föhr. Part of the North Frisian Islands, Amrun and Föhr are home to a fascinating tradition known as “Sprechende Grabsteine” or “talking gravestones”. Unlike ordinary markers, these gravestones, scattered across various cemeteries on the islands, bear inscriptions that provide insights into the lives and stories of the deceased. Each gravestone is adorned with a carved image or scene representing the person's occupation, achievements, or significant life events.
Talking gravestones on the island of Föhr. Photo credit: E-W/Wikimedia Commons
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Talking Gravestones of Amrum and Föhr
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