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    A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a prehistoric structure or monument, either alone or together … See more

    Megalith - Wikipedia

    • In Europe megaliths are, in general, constructions erected during the Neolithic or late Stone Age and Chalcolithic or Copper Age (4500–1500 BC). The megalithic structures of Malta are believed to be the oldest in Europe. Perhaps the most famous megalithic structure is Stonehenge in England. See more

    Types and definitions

    While "megalith" is often used to describe a single piece of stone, it also can be used to denote one or more rocks hewn in definite shapes for special purposes. It has been used to describe structures built by people from many … See more

    Timeline

    • c. 9000 BC: Constructions in Asia Minor (Göbekli Tepe, Nevalı Çori and other sites); perhaps proto-Hattian , a yet to be named culture (the oldest discovered ceremonial structures in the world).
    • c. 7400 BC: A 12 m long … See more

    Geographic distribution of megaliths

    The most common type of megalithic construction in Europe is the portal tomb—a chamber consisting of upright stones (orthostats) with one or more large flat capstones forming a roof. Many portal tombs hav… See more

    Modern theories

    Megaliths were used for a variety of purposes ranging from serving as boundary markers of territory, being reminder of past events, to being part of the society's religion. Common motifs including crooks and axes s… See more

    Contemporary megalith-building cultures

    The megalithic culture of the Toraja people in the mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia dates back to around 2500–1000 BC.
    In West Sumba, Indonesia, the more than 20,000 follo… See more

    References in literature

    And Moses wrote down all the words of the Lord. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.— The Old Testament, Book of Exodus, 24… See more

     
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  2. Megalithic means 'large stone' and in general, the word is used to refer to any huge, human-built or assembled structure or collection of stones or boulders. Typically, though, megalithic monument refers to monumental architecture built between about 6,000 and 4,000 years ago in Europe, during the Neolithic and Bronze ages.
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    A megalith is a stone that is larger in size and has been used to construct a monument or a structure. These types of structures were predominantly constructed during the Neolithic period and persisted through the Chalcolithic Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.
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    Most extant megaliths were erected between the Neolithic period (although earlier Mesolithic examples are known) through the Chalcolithic period and into the Bronze Age.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalith
    The description covers a wide range of monuments from the prehistoric era to present day constructions in, for example, Madagascar and Indonesia. There are 35,000 examples of megaliths in Europe, with the earliest, in Western France, dating back to 4700 BC. Meanwhile, examples in western Britain and Ireland go back to around 3900 BC.
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