There are many possible purposes for stone circles. Some of the larger ones have been found to contain burials. They also have been found, in some cases, to align with certain stars or the sun's path.
a megalith
The Collins dictionary defines megalith as a stone of great size, especially part of a prehistoric monument.
The mesolithic age served as a border bridge between the old and new stone age.
There were no hand axes at the beginning of the Pleistocene, and none at the end, but for one million years in between, this was the tool of choice for stone age man. Although ever present in Stone Age culture, the exact purpose and use of this tool remain a mystery.
it served as a divider between the ages... It is somewhat controversial
A megalith is a large stone that forms a prehistoric monument, such as a stone circle or chamber. Stonehenge is a well-known Megalith.
"Megalith" means "large stone"; an antonym might be "pebble".
a megalith
a megalith
It means "huge stone" and is used in the context of large prehistoric stones erected presumably for some reigious purpose.
A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with stones.
The Collins dictionary defines megalith as a stone of great size, especially part of a prehistoric monument.
Large, old blocks of cut stone, such as those at Stonehenge.
A megalith is a large stone which has been shaped and set up. Megaliths are used in ancient monuents such as Stonehenge.
James Bryce has written: 'Account of excavations within the stone circles of Arran' 'Account of excavations within the stone circles of Arran' -- subject(s): Stone circles, Excavations (Archaeology), Antiquities
Stonehenge
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