Megaliths are structures constructed from large stones, typically without the use of mortar or concrete. Archaeological findings across various cultures and time periods show that these structures, such as dolmens, cists, menhirs, and alignment, were predominantly built for burial purposes, marking graves or serving as memorials for the dead.
Megaliths have been identified as
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2005 · Topic: Stone Age (Mesolithic Rock Art and Burial Practices (e.g., Adamgarh, Bagor, Langhnaj))
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