Passage Grave
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Passage Grave
The Passage Grave is an ancient architectural structure originally designed to serve as a burial chamber; it is typically located in a stone cairn, which is a man-made pile of stones and rocks. The passage grave comprises a long, narrow passageway leading to a burial chamber. This chamber is usually circular in shape and is often made of stone, although some passage graves have been constructed with a wooden frame and covered with earth and stones. Passage graves are typically found in areas that have been inhabited by hunter-gatherers and are believed to date back to the Neolithic period. They are a popular form of architectural structure, as they are both aesthetically pleasing and provide an insight into the cultures of the past.
Megalithic, Neolithic, Burial, Cairn, Chamber.
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Passage Grave
Passage Grave is a type of architecture found in early Neolithic cultures. It is a type of megalithic tomb consisting of a narrow passage leading to a chamber or chambers. The chambers are usually made of large stones arranged in a circular or rectangular shape. The stones are usually arranged in a manner that suggests the presence of a ritual or religious purpose. They are usually constructed in a way that allows for the bodies of the dead to be placed in the chamber, or for the bodies to be removed from the chamber. The entrance to the chamber usually has a stone or stone-like cover. The purpose of the passage graves is to provide a place for the dead to rest in peace and to protect them from the elements.
Megalithic, Tomb, Neolithic, Ritual, Chamber
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