Temples of Stone: Exploring the Megalithic Tombs of IrelandDolmens and burial chambers, known as megalithic tombs, dot the Irish countryside and fascinate all who encounter them. Shrouded in mystery and beyond explanation, fresh archaeological interpretations provide new ways of understanding these ancient structures. |
Contents
The Megalith Builders | 19 |
Thinking With Stones | 41 |
Space and Time Transformed | 81 |
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Temples of Stone: Exploring the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland Carleton Jones No preview available - 2013 |
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