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Whale Bone Arch

Utqiagvik, AK

Two immense bowhead whale jawbones form an arch on the Arctic Ocean shoreline, reflecting the central role of subsistence whaling in Iñupiat culture. The structure is a community landmark, not a generic photo prop, so visitors should approach it with respect for local traditions.

Filed under roadside oddities: giant objects, odd monuments and things built for no clear reason.

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Source: alaska.org/detail/whale-bone-arch

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