megalithic tomb

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megalithic
adjective
uk
/ˌmeɡ.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/us
/ˌmeɡ.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
relating to megaliths (= ancient large stones, sometimes forming a group or circle), or the period when these ...
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tomb
noun[C]
uk
/tuːm/us
/tuːm/
a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, ...
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Not far from themegalithictomb, is two round dolmens, one of which is heavily deteriorated though.
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On the margins of the inhabited area however we also find other elements, such as megalithic tombs and urnfields.
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The possibility exists that different burial rituals, such as exposure, excarnation or interment in megalithic tombs remained in use for longer than has up to now been assumed.
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It is most famous for its gallery grave megalithic tombs which incorporate a port-hole slab separating the entrance from the main burial chamber.
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A set of 300 megalithic tombs of different types and sizes were observed and recorded in this area.
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There is a huge variety of megalithic tombs.
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The area around the town is rich with megalithic tombs.
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Whether, however, the equally very small megalithic tombs fulfil his conditions, is still open to question.
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Megalithic tombs are most common in the western lowlands.
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It is noted for its quadrangular adzes and numerous megalithic tombs.
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The remains of four ringforts and a number of megalithic tombs are to be seen in the park.
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Megalithic tombs appear to have been used by communities for the long-term deposition of the remains of their dead, and some seem to have undergone alteration and enlargement.
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