The Megaliths Of Northern Europe Page

Unique to Scandinavia, these are stone settings arranged in the shape of a ship, often associated with later periods like the Bronze Age and Viking Age. Purpose and Significance The Megaliths of Northern Europe - ResearchGate

Initial construction of simple dolmens and stone alignments. The Megaliths of Northern Europe

The earliest simple burial chambers, consisting of a large capstone supported by several upright stone pillars. Unique to Scandinavia, these are stone settings arranged

Development of complex passage graves and stone circles using sophisticated engineering and communal labour. Unique to Scandinavia

Research indicates that the European megalithic tradition likely originated in around the middle of the 5th millennium BCE before spreading via maritime routes along the Atlantic coast to Britain, Ireland, and Northern Europe.

Arrangements of upright stones (menhirs) used for ritual, ceremonial, or astronomical purposes.