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Engraved portraits on tombstones keep memories alive in Pakistan

At a cemetery in Quetta, Pakistan, polished marble tombstones engraved with portraits of the deceased are helping families keep the memory of loved ones alive.

The practice has become increasingly popular among the Hazara community. Local artist Sadiq Poya carefully carves the images into marble, sometimes offering his work for free to families who cannot afford it.

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