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Tumuli

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dolmennoun(historical; strictly) A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.
menhirnoun(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.
neolithicnounThe period of prehistory from circa 8500 to 4500 BCE.
archaelogicalnounMisspelling of archaeological. [Relating to the science or research of archaeology.]
potsherdsnoun(often archaeology) A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site.
megalithicnounOf or pertaining to megaliths, to the people who made them, or to the period when they were made.
archeologicalnoun(Canada, US) Alternative spelling of archaeological. [Relating to the science or research of archaeology.]
stupanoun(Buddhism) A dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used to house relics of the Lord Buddha.
paleolithic agenounsecond part of the stone age beginning about 750,00 to 500,000 years bc and lasting until the end of the last ice age about 8,500 years bc
stelaenounStelae or Stelai was a town of ancient Crete.
achaemenidnounA member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire).
middennounA refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
archaeologicalnounRelating to the science or research of archaeology.
caravanserainoun(chiefly historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.
ancientnounA person who lived in ancient times.
chalcolithicnounSynonym of Eneolithic.
bronze agenoun(archaeology) A period in a civilization's development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze.
stelesnoun(archaeology) An upright (or formerly upright) slab containing engraved or painted decorations or inscriptions; a stela.
iron agenounAn age characterized by the use of iron.
sarcophagusesnounA stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.

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