Portal Tomb (Noun)
Meaning
A prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Poulnabrone dolmen in Ireland is one of the most famous examples of a portal tomb discovered to date.
- The construction of the portal tomb required immense logistical efforts and planning from the prehistoric societies that built them.
- A group of archaeologists spent years excavating the remains of a recently discovered portal tomb in the countryside.
- Poulnabrone was an impressive portal tomb, dated back to around 3800 BC during the Neolithic period in Ireland.
- The architectural design of the portal tomb is distinct from other prehistoric stone structures, featuring a unique entrance arrangement.