A “House of the Dead,” more often called a grave house or grave shelter, is a rare and fascinating feature of historic cemeteries. Built in 1850, the grave house shown here reflects a tradition rooted in practicality and profound love. These small, house-like structures were designed to protect graves from animals and grave robbers while also sheltering visiting family members from the elements. Yet, they carry a deeper symbolism—perhaps evoking the idea of being “called home” to the heavens, or

She returned to her own grave, only to find no one had come to pay their respects. #everyone | Scholastic Mawadze