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11:21 Jan 2, 2009
English to Polish translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Archaeology Additional field(s): History
English term or phrase:boulder burial
Definition from megalithomania: Boulder burials are very simple, yet striking monuments. As the name suggest they are simply burials beneath a large boulder. The burials contained within are mainly single and set in a small kist like chamber made from smaller stones. Boulder burials can be found on their own or within or around stone circles. The boulders often bear cup marks and were often picked for their curiously attractive shape or rock patterns.
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The fourth tomb we visited on our mini tour was a boulder burial, A massive glacial erratic has been raised up and held in position with chocking stones and a burial chamber carved out of the limestone. megalithicireland.com
Stone circles are generally regarded as ceremonial or ritual sites. The stone circle at Dromagorteen, known as the Judge and Jury, consists of thirteen stones with a central boulder burial. Bonane
Some of the circles have a boulder burial within them. Boulder burials are very simple in plan and are just what they describe, a burial, usually cremated, with a large boulder marking the spot. ballybegvillage.com
Definition: Grobowce megalityczne wznosili przed tysiącami lat mieszkańcy północnych wybrzeży Europy. Megalit, to termin oznaczający dosłownie wielki kamień (z greckiego: megas – wielki i lithos – kamień). Tak określa się budowle zbudowane z wielkich głazów narzutowych.
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grobowiec megalityczny
Definition from own experience or research: Grobowce megalityczne wznosili przed tysiącami lat mieszkańcy północnych wybrzeży Europy. Megalit, to termin oznaczający dosłownie wielki kamień (z greckiego: megas – wielki i lithos – kamień). Tak określa się budowle zbudowane z wielkich głazów narzutowych.
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Jednym z warunków, niezbędnych do wznoszenia grobowców megalitycznych, była dostępność odpowiedniego surowca. - Experience
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