What is another word for tower of silence?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ʊəɹ ɒv sˈa͡ɪləns] (IPA) 
The phrase "tower of silence" refers to a circular raised structure used for a particular type of sky burial. Sky burial is the practice of leaving a body exposed in a high, remote place to be consumed by birds of prey. The term "dakhma" is often used in the Zoroastrian faith as a synonym for the tower of silence. This term, meaning "destruction," emphasizes the idea of the body's decomposition through natural means. Other synonyms for the tower of silence include "burial platform," "funeral structure," and "sky sepulcher." While the phrase "tower of silence" remains the most common term for this burial practice, there are many alternative expressions that convey its meaning.
