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Cairn Line, Myvatn region. Cairn lines are seen around Iceland marking old routes across the barren landscape. In Icelandic the are called vörður meaning guardian, and they guided and protected travelers from trolls, ghosts, outlaws and huldufólk (hidden people). Some of these cairn lines date back to the 11th century.

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Djupavik, Iceland
Cairn Line, Myvatn region. Cairn lines are seen around Iceland marking old routes across the barren landscape. In Icelandic the are called vörður meaning guardian, and they guided and protected travelers from trolls, ghosts, outlaws and huldufólk (hidden people). Some of these cairn lines date back to the 11th century.
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