Meaning & use
menhirs
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Large upright standing stones, typically erected in prehistoric times, often found alone or in groups.
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Rows of ancient menhirs still stand in the fields of Brittany.
Archaeologists debate whether the menhirs marked burial sites or served a ceremonial purpose.
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Distinct from "dolmens," which are chamber-like structures made of multiple stones; a menhir is typically a single upright stone.
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standing stones
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