Neolithic

List of Places

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  • Mnajdra Temples

    The Mnajdra Temples are three conjoined Neolithic temples on the southern coast of Malta, ranging in dates from 3600 to 2000 BC. The southern temple is aligned with the solstices and equinoxes.

  • Tursachan Chalanais Isle of Lewis

    This atmospheric site on the Isle of Lewis dates from 2900-2600 BCE. It consists of a large stone circle surrounding a burial chamber, with four avenues of stones forming a cross shape.

  • Comet Stone Orkney Islands

    Located just outside the Ring of Brodgar, the Comet Stone is a heavy stone 1.8 m high. Lying at right angles to it are the remains of two other stones.

  • The Avenue England

    This path lined with standing stones was constructed around 2300-2000 BCE as a ceremonial route linking the Avebury Circles with the Sanctuary.

  • Central Stone Circle England

    The central circle of the Hurlers has an elliptical shape and is the largest of the three circles, with 14 stones measuring 41.8 x 40.5 m (137 x 133 ft) along its major and minor axis.

  • Northern Stone Circle Cornwall, England

    The northern circle of the Hurlers measures 34.7 m (114 ft) in diameter and currently contains 15 stones, though four have fallen and there were originally 24 stones in total.

  • Southern Stone Circle Cornwall, England

    The southern circle of the Hurlers is the smallest and least restored of the three, and can be difficult to spot. It contains nine stones and measures 32.9 m (105 ft) in diameter.

  • Pipers England

    "The Pipers" are two standing stones spaced about 120 m (320 ft) west-southwest of the Hurlers, spaced 2.1 m (7 ft) apart. They could be boundary posts, although some scholars think they had an astronomical purpose.

  • Anta Grande do Zambujeiro Portugal c.4000-3500 BCE

    This prehistoric dolmen in Portugal dates from as early as 4000 BCE. It is the largest dolmen in Europe.

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