Megalithal: meaning, definitions and examples

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megalithal

 

[ ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to megaliths

Megalithal refers to anything pertaining to megaliths, which are large stones often used in prehistoric structures or monuments. These massive stones are significant in archaeological studies, often serving as markers or components in ancient constructions.

Synonyms

megalithic

Examples of usage

  • Megalithal structures can be found all over Europe.
  • Scholars study the megalithal traditions of ancient cultures.
  • The site features several megalithal remains.
  • Megalithal monuments are often connected to ancient rituals.

Translations

Translations of the word "megalithal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 megalítico

🇮🇳 मेगालिथिक

🇩🇪 megalithisch

🇮🇩 megalitik

🇺🇦 мегалітичний

🇵🇱 megalityczny

🇯🇵 巨石の (きょせきの)

🇫🇷 mégalithique

🇪🇸 megalítico

🇹🇷 megalitik

🇰🇷 거석의 (거석의)

🇸🇦 ميغاليثي

🇨🇿 megalitický

🇸🇰 megalitický

🇨🇳 巨石的 (jùshí de)

🇸🇮 megalitski

🇮🇸 megalítískur

🇰🇿 мегалиттік

🇬🇪 მეგალითური

🇦🇿 meqalitik

🇲🇽 megalítico

Word origin

The word 'megalithal' is derived from the combination of two Greek words: 'mega,' meaning large, and 'lithos,' meaning stone. It refers to the prehistoric practice of creating monumental structures using large stones, known as megaliths. This practice dates back to several millennia BC and is found across various cultures worldwide. Megaliths are often associated with ancient burial sites, temples, and astronomical alignments, highlighting the significance of stone structures in the human history of architecture and ritual practices. The study of megalithic sites has contributed greatly to our understanding of early human societies, their beliefs, and their interactions with the environment.