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dolmen

/ˈdɒl.mən/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈdɒl.mən/

A prehistoric megalithic tomb, typically consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large flat capstone.

  • 🇷🇺Доисторическая мегалитическая гробница, обычно состоящая из двух или более вертикальных камней, поддерживающих большую плоскую плиту.
  1. Prehistoric megalithic tomb C1 formal

    A type of ancient stone monument, typically consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large flat capstone, used as a burial chamber.

    • The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved dolmen in the countryside.
    • Many dolmens are found across Europe and Asia, dating back thousands of years.
    • The capstone of the dolmen weighed several tons.

    🇷🇺Дольмен

    Synonyms: cromlechportal tombquoit

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