Secrets of the Stone Age (1/2) | DW Documentary
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Ancient megalithic structures globally highlight the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to sedentary farming, showcasing technical and logistical masterpieces like Gobekli Tepe in Turkey. These constructions, such as the temples of Malta and the stone circles in Austria, provide insights into ancient societies, burial practices, and cultural shifts over time.
Insights
- Megaliths, such as those found in Scotland and Malta, showcase ancient societies' technical prowess and cultural significance, pre-dating well-known structures like Stonehenge and raising questions about their purpose and societal structures.
- The transition from the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age marked significant shifts in societal structures, with megalithic sites serving as crucial markers of this evolution, emphasizing community identity and spiritual beliefs while reflecting changes in burial practices and societal organization.
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What are megaliths?
Stone structures built by ancient civilizations.
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