Are There Ancient Megaliths?

The megalithic structures of Malta are believed to be the oldest in Europe. Perhaps the most famous megalithic structure is Stonehenge in England.

What are ancient megaliths?

A megalith is a large prehistoric stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. ... Most extant megaliths were erected between the Neolithic period (although earlier Mesolithic examples are known) through the Chalcolithic period and into the Bronze Age.

Are there other Stonehenges?

The best known tradition of stone circle construction occurred across the British Isles and Brittany in the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age, with over 1000 surviving examples, including Avebury, the Ring of Brodgar and Stonehenge. ... Stone circles also exist in a megalithic tradition located in Senegal and the Gambia.