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Megalith


 

A megalith is a large stone which has been used to construct a structure or monument either alone or with other stones. Megalithic means made of such stones, but without the use of mortar or cement. The word megalith comes from the Ancient Greek megas meaning large, and lithos meaning stone.

Related Topics:
Stone - Ancient Greek

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Introduction
Distribution of megaliths
Western European megaliths
Types of megalithic structures
Megalithic graves
Astronomical use
Modern megaliths
Examples of megaliths
See also
External links

 

 

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