{"product_id":"megaliths-of-the-world-9781803273204","title":"Megaliths of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMegaliths of the World brings together the latest research on megalithic monuments from around the world, highlighting their diverse origins, chronologies, and characteristics. 150 researchers contribute 72 articles and inserts, providing a comprehensive account of the megalithic monuments in their specialist areas and the current state of knowledge. The insights offered emphasize the power and prestige of these monuments, as well as their meaning and symbolism. The book provides a fascinating journey and a valuable compendium of information for anyone interested in megalithic monumentality. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multiple copy pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1428 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Archaeopress\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMegaliths of the World is a comprehensive compilation of the latest research on megalithic monuments across the globe. While some of these sites are renowned, others may be less familiar, yet all deserve close examination. These monumental structures exhibit a remarkable diversity in terms of their chronologies and origins, yet they share a common familial resemblance in their use of large stones. A staggering 150 researchers have contributed 72 articles and inserts, offering a vital region-by-region account of megalithic monuments in their respective specialist areas and the current state of knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe insights provided in these volumes highlight the unique character and significance of these seemingly inanimate stones. The utilization of such massive blocks must have been an expression of power or prestige, yet the sheer size and materiality of these stones offer new perspectives on the meaning, symbolism, and origins of these monuments. The reader is taken on a captivating journey through Megaliths of the World, encountering megaliths and megalithic traditions that may be unfamiliar. By emphasizing key themes, it serves as a comprehensive compendium of detailed information, essential for anyone interested in the phenomenon of megalithic monumentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 297 x 210 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803273204\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Multiple copy pack","offer_id":44093663871226,"sku":"9781803273204","price":161.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1664618201560_book.jpg?v=1664952027","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/megaliths-of-the-world-9781803273204","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}