menhirs

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Scope note
Tall, upright megalithic stone monuments found in Europe, Africa, or Asia, and dating to prehistoric or very ancient times. The term typically refers to stones that occur singly, though it is may be used to refer to individual stones within a row, circle, or other configuration.
menhirs
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024