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dolmen

/ˈdɒl.mɛn/ /ˈdoʊl.mən/

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noun

Дольмен

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.

Examples :

"During their trip to the countryside, the family visited an ancient dolmen, a stone tomb that was likely a burial place for important people long ago. "

Во время своей поездки в сельскую местность семья посетила древний дольмен, каменную гробницу, которая, вероятно, была местом захоронения важных людей много лет назад.

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Illustration dolmen - Image 1

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noun

Дольмен, мегалитическая гробница

More generally, any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.

Examples :

"While exploring the countryside, we stumbled upon a striking dolmen, a large stone tomb from a prehistoric culture. "

Во время исследования сельской местности мы наткнулись на поразительный дольмен, большую каменную гробницу доисторической культуры.

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