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Metric Standard of Megalithic Structures
Abstract Objective: This paper challenges the traditional archaeological interpretation of dolmens as primarily funerary structures. The author presents evidence that these megalithic objects functioned as standardized, high-protection storage units (warehouses) designed for resource preservation.Methodology: A comparative metric analysis was conducted
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Journal of Lithic Studies, 2019 The present work proposes to present the analysis results of the flaked stone artefacts from Lapa da Galinha, a cave necropolis, located in the Estremadura Limestone Massif, that is a classic example of the funerary practices of the 4th and 3rd ...
Daniel van Calker
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Unearthing the Megalithic Heritage of South India: A Focus on The Rock-Cut Caves of North Malabar [PDF]
The distinctive rock-cut caves of the Cochin and Malabar regions are the main focus of this article's exploration of Kerala's megalithic structures. The study explores the distribution, typology, and building techniques of these Iron Age artifacts in ...
Payyanattu, Sujamol Joseph
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Las excavaciones en la zona arqueológica de la Peña Oviedo. Las campañas de 2000 a 2003 [PDF]
, 2019 As it was demonstrated in previous campaigns, the first sure evidence of a Use Resource Mode that implies the production of food, linked in our view, in the case of Liébana valley, to itinerant sepherds, are the settlements of the people responsible for ...
Diez Castillo, Agustín
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Natural Society: Analyzing the Environmental Impact on Social Structures Through the Megalithic Tombs in the Boyne Valley [PDF]
, 2017 This thesis analyzes the influence of climate change on the social structures of the late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age society in the Boyne River Valley in Ireland.
Jenson, Rachel
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Megalithic Structure above Arma Strapatente (Orco-Feglino, Finalese, Liguria, Italy)
, 2011 The Author describes a megalthic artifact and relations with neighboring structures of archaeological andarchaeoastronomical interest. Hypotheses on functional destination of the findings are treated.
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, 2021 The article suggests methods that allow creating the most complicated type of polygonal masonry found in Peru. This masonry consists of large stone blocks weighing from several hundred kilograms to several tons fitted close to each other almost without a gap between complicated curved surfaces of large area.
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The provenance of the stones in the Menga dolmen reveals one of the greatest engineering feats of the Neolithic. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2023 Rodríguez JAL +9 more
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At the beginnings of the funerary Megalithism in Iberia at Campo de Hockey necropolis. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2022 Vijande-Vila E +18 more
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, 2021 The article suggests methods that allow creating the most complicated type of polygonal masonry found in Peru. This masonry consists of large stone blocks weighing from several hundred kilograms to several tons fitted close to each other almost without a gap between complicated curved surfaces over a large area.
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