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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DolmenDolmen - Wikipedia

    A dolmen ( / ˈdɒlmɛn /) or portal tomb is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of two or more upright megaliths supporting a large flat horizontal capstone or "table".

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  3. www.worldhistory.org › dolmenDolmen - World History Encyclopedia

    Dec 1, 2017 · A dolmen is a megalithic structure formed from a horizontal stone slab resting on two or more upright slabs, used as a burial chamber or a cult site. Learn about the origin, distribution, and characteristics of dolmens in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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  4. www.britannica.com › topic › dolmenDolmen | Ancient Megalithic Structures & Archaeology

    Dolmen are stone monuments with a large capstone supported by upright stones, often used as chambered tombs in the Neolithic Period. Learn about the diversity, history, and significance of dolmens around the world, from Europe to Asia.

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  6. www.britannica.com › summary › dolmendolmen summary | Britannica

    A dolmen is a prehistoric burial chamber made of large stone slabs and a flat roof, covered by a mound of earth. Learn about the dolmen's origin, distribution and characteristics from Britannica's editors.

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    Aug 11, 2020 · Dolmens are prehistoric burial chambers found around the globe with capstones weighing up to 1,000 tons. Checkout Rock Art Museum https://www.rockartmuseum.c...

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  9. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › DolmenDolmen - New World Encyclopedia

    A Dolmen (also known as cromlech, anta, Hünengrab, Hunebed, quoit, and portal dolmen) is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones (megaliths) supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table).

  10. whc.unesco.org › en › listGochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites - UNESCO World ...

    Learn about the prehistoric cemeteries in Korea that contain hundreds of dolmens, megalithic funerary monuments from the 2nd and 1st millennia BCE. Discover their outstanding universal value, integrity, authenticity, protection and management.