Megalithic Monuments
What you need to know about specific megalithic monument sites around the world.
Boyne Valley, Ireland
The Brugh na Bóinne (Boyne Valley) of Ireland has several large megalithic tomb sites including Knowth, Dowth, and four Knocks.
The Brugh na Bóinne (Boyne Valley) of Ireland has several large megalithic tomb sites including Knowth, Dowth, and four Knocks.
Dowth (Ireland)
Dowth is the name of a Megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland, dated to the Early Neolithic period.
Dowth is the name of a Megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland, dated to the Early Neolithic period.
Easter Island Statue Project
From long-time researcher Jo Anne van Tilburg, a new website on her project to map and investigate the moai on Easter Island. Includes images and information on the latest newly identified statues, discovered in 2002.
From long-time researcher Jo Anne van Tilburg, a new website on her project to map and investigate the moai on Easter Island. Includes images and information on the latest newly identified statues, discovered in 2002.
Har Karkom
Investigations into rock art in the central Negev desert of Israel near Har Karkom ("the mountain of saffron"); from Emmanuel Anati.
Investigations into rock art in the central Negev desert of Israel near Har Karkom ("the mountain of saffron"); from Emmanuel Anati.
Knowth.com
Information on the Neolithic period (4000 to 5000 years old) megalithic passage tombs in Brú na Bóinne, Ireland including Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Fourknocks, Loughcrew and Tara.
Information on the Neolithic period (4000 to 5000 years old) megalithic passage tombs in Brú na Bóinne, Ireland including Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Fourknocks, Loughcrew and Tara.
Malta Megalithic Circles and Temples
The Mediterranean Islands of Malta and Gozo were colonized by the Neolithic farmers around 4000 BC who built many megalithic structures including Brochtorff Circle.
The Mediterranean Islands of Malta and Gozo were colonized by the Neolithic farmers around 4000 BC who built many megalithic structures including Brochtorff Circle.
Megalithes du Morbihan
An attractive megalithic site on the Megalithic menhirs and dolmens of Morbihan, in the Carnac region of France. French (planned English and Breton versions).
An attractive megalithic site on the Megalithic menhirs and dolmens of Morbihan, in the Carnac region of France. French (planned English and Breton versions).
Morbihan Coast, France
The 3000 Neolithic menhirs, dolmens, passage graves and stone rows near the town of Carnac in the Bretagne region of France are among the oldest, if not the oldest of the megalithic known in the European World.
The 3000 Neolithic menhirs, dolmens, passage graves and stone rows near the town of Carnac in the Bretagne region of France are among the oldest, if not the oldest of the megalithic known in the European World.
Newgrange (Ireland)
The site known as Newgrange is a megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland.
The site known as Newgrange is a megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland.
Orkney Neolithic Heartland
On the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland can be found the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and the Neolithic ruins of the Barnhouse Settlement and Skara Brae
On the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland can be found the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and the Neolithic ruins of the Barnhouse Settlement and Skara Brae
Secrets of Easter Island
A special by NOVA, on how to move a megalith.
A special by NOVA, on how to move a megalith.
Stonehenge (United Kingdom)
Stonehenge is a megalithic rock monument of 150 enormous stones set in a purposeful circular pattern, located on the Salisbury Plain of southern England.
Stonehenge is a megalithic rock monument of 150 enormous stones set in a purposeful circular pattern, located on the Salisbury Plain of southern England.
The Stone Circle
A webring for megalith heads, the Stone Circle is one of the exclusive handful of webrings linked to this About.com site.
A webring for megalith heads, the Stone Circle is one of the exclusive handful of webrings linked to this About.com site.
The Stonehenge Project
This website is designed to help make Stonehenge more accessible to the public; by providing information about the proposed changes to the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. Contains some information about Stonehenge as well.
This website is designed to help make Stonehenge more accessible to the public; by providing information about the proposed changes to the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. Contains some information about Stonehenge as well.
Wayland's Smithy (United Kingdom)
Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic period megalithic tomb located in southern England, near the White Horse of Uffington, with clear evidence of staged construction.
Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic period megalithic tomb located in southern England, near the White Horse of Uffington, with clear evidence of staged construction.
Wessex (United Kingdom)
Wessex is a region in south-central England where several large earthworks are found, dated between 4000 and 2000 BC
Wessex is a region in south-central England where several large earthworks are found, dated between 4000 and 2000 BC