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Megaliths

Scope note

Use for massively large stones, especially those very roughly worked or left as found; used in various ancient monuments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000123562

Broader Terms used

<stone by form>

Equivalent Terms used

megalith

Created

13yrs ago

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