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The Altar Stone is the largest of the bluestone megaliths, and while previous research has ruled out Anglo-Welsh origin, scientists were uncertain about where this stone came from.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
Last year, Richard Bevins of Aberystwyth University in Wales co-authored a paper questioning the assumption that the Altar Stone had come from Wales and thus belonged to the bluestone megalith grouping.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Because the megalith is carved from sandstone, it is made of many minerals.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
The action took place two days ahead of the summer solstice, when many visitors flock to the rocky megaliths, and ahead of the UK’s July 4 general election.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
Last year, Richard Bevins of Aberystwyth University in Wales co-authored a paper questioning the assumption that the Altar Stone had come from Wales and thus belonged to the bluestone megalith grouping.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Because the megalith is carved from sandstone, it is made of many minerals.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
The action took place two days ahead of the summer solstice, when many visitors flock to the rocky megaliths, and ahead of the UK’s July 4 general election.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megalith
Noun
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The question is whether Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka will have the stones to pull the trigger.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Especially one whose home goods (made of stone, ceramic, glass and fiber) show so much style?Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now, it is believed to be more intentional, possibly even coming from another monument.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stream the sunrise at Stonehenge Each December and June, visitors flock to the ancient monument in England to celebrate the solstice.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Horowitz’s knock is the scrape of the chisel on your tombstone.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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The artifact is often referred to as the black marble knight’s tombstone.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Now, just as Christians aren't a monolith, neither are the Nones.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The polyamory community – like any group – isn't a monolith.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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The gravestone is located in Shrewsbury, a town in England’s West Midlands.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Police are investigating the incident, which took place at St. Chad's Church, where the gravestone had become a popular tourist attraction.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Megalith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megalith. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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