An inukshuk on the shores of Hudson’s Bay

Inukshuk (inuksuit in plural) means “human form” in Inuktitut. Inuksuit are piles of stone made by the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic. They mostly served as milestones for travellers, to announce imminent danger or to mark a sacred burial ground. Throughout human history, man has erected such stone piles across the planet. However, the Arctic region is one of the only places on earth where they remain standing. Inuit tradition forbids dismantling inuksuit.