Dolmen by Le Bernard, Poitou region of France
French vintage postcard
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Dolmens of Ancient Korea
Dolmens (in Korean: koindol or chisongmyo) are simple structures made of monolithic stones erected during the late Neolithic period or Korean Bronze Age (1st millennium BCE). In ancient Korea they appear most often near villages and the archaeological finds buried within them imply that they were constructed as tombs for elite members of the community. Over 200,000 megalithic structures have been recorded in Korea with 90% of them in South Korea where they have the status of protected monuments. Most of the stones used are massive with the largest example found being 5.5 metres wide and 7.1 metres tall, and many weigh over 70 tons.
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Archaeologists in Sweden have been grappling with a mysterious find dating back to the Stone Age. Missing skulls and bones within the grave have led the team to pose intriguing questions, as they try to understand the stories behind this early Neolithic burial chamber.
The dolmen in Tiarp near Falköping dates back to 3500 BC, making it a treasure trove of ancient secrets. Working to decode the DNA and explore ancient family ties, this dolmen in Sweden is unveiling the unique construction of this historical gem.
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Pentre Ifan, Neolithic dolmen, Wales
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"Fairies' Rock" Dolmen by Villers-Saint-Sépulcre, Picardy region of France
French vintage postcard, mailed in 1910
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Pentre Ifan Cromlech,
Chamber Tomb near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Richard Tongue, (Oil on canvas) 1835.
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