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Hungersteine im Rhein
Silent witnesses of past droughts in the Rhine
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The Hunger Stones in the Rhine near Worms are historical markers that become visible only during low water levels. These large stones serve as a reminder of the threat of famine that droughts could bring about. The name 'Hunger Stones' is a stark reminder of the tough times they symbolize.
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Hunger Stones are visible only during low water levels.
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3.5 km away
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Hauptfriedhof Worms
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