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megalithic structure

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Noun1.megalithic structure - memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)megalithic structure - memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
cromlech, dolmen, portal tomb - a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
monument, memorial - a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
menhir, standing stone - a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France
Europe - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles


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In this latest title in Profile Books' 'Wonders of the World' series the author turns her attention from Pugin and the nineteenth century Gothic revival to our most famous pre-historic ruin which is also 'the most famous megalithic structure in the world'.
Once I had reached the plateau below the summit I saw a number of ancient structures, including the "Tempio di Diana", a megalithic structure dating back to about the 9th century BC.
The Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) wavebands of megalithic structures like Stonehenge are measurably the same as the Great Pyramid''s Kings Chamber though not as strong.
 
 
 
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