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Definition
A cairn is a pyramid of stones built by explorers as a landmark and physical record of their passage through an area. They are created and maintained over time by hikers who each add their own stone to this collaboratively constructed structure in order to guide those who follow.
Found worldwide, this practice can be seen as a metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge: articles and books gradually map out fields of knowledge and serve as markers for others. Founded by a group of publishers seeking to pool their efforts and build on the benefits of the digital revolution, the Cairn.info portal embodies this trailblazing spirit.