megalithic circle
nounUK /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk ˈsɜːkl/
US /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk ˈsɜːrkəl/
A megalithic circle is a ring of big old stones that people put up long ago.
The children walked around the megalithic circle and counted the tall stones.
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2. A prehistoric monument made of upright stones arranged in a circle, often linked to rituals.
Archaeologists believe the megalithic circle was used for ceremonies thousands of years ago.
3. A circular arrangement of large stones found in regions such as Britain and Brittany.
Many megalithic circles dot the countryside of western Europe.
4. A tourist site consisting of ancient stones set in a ring.
The megalithic circle attracts visitors who want to see how people built with huge stones.