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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.

Synonyms

  • Dolmen
  • Cromlech

Hypernyms

  • Megalith
  • Megalithic Structure
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