ClimateAugust 11, 2026
megalithic
meg-uh-LITH-ik
Definition
Relating to or denoting structures made of large stones, typically prehistoric.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'megas' (large) and 'lithos' (stone), the term entered English in the 19th century to describe prehistoric monuments built from massive stone blocks.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the ancient stone monuments found in Malta, which serve as archaeological markers for studying the early seafarers who constructed them.
Ancient Maltese seafarers likely navigated by the stars
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