Every three years the Viatepastus people of Exoplanet 09648 build these towers to protect and care for their larvae. These towers, which can reach 30 meters tall, can hold thousands of larvae. This is a photo of an abandoned tower, as they are only used once. The Viatepastus people keep everyone away from the tower when occupied. Not because of a religious belief, or ancient ritual, or even a sense of privacy, but because when they hatch, they tend to swarm and eat everything in sight, including tourists.

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