megalithic burials

What Is Megalithic Structure?

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What Is Megalithic Structure? Definitions of megalithic structure. memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) synonyms: megalith. types: cromlech, dolmen, portal tomb. a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone. What is called megalithic? A megalith is a large pre-historic

What Is The Purpose Of Megaliths?

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What Is The Purpose Of Megaliths? Some megaliths were used for astronomical observations, so vital to maintain the continuity of harvest and crop. Other megalithic constructions were erected for funerary purposes, and served as individual or collective burial chambers. What are megaliths and why are they called so? Megaliths are very large stones found at