3 Main Types of Megalith Stones

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  • Dolmen - Large upright stones supporting a horizontal capstone.
  • Used for burial chambers or ceremonial purposes.
  • Examples include the dolmens of Carnac in France.
  • Often erected in rows or circles.
  • Famous examples include the standing stones of Stonehenge.
  • Cromlech - Circular arrangement of megalithic stones.
  • Used for ceremonial or religious purposes.
  • Notable example is Stonehenge in England.