Hermeneutics of megaliths
By: by Konstantinos Maritsas
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Newcastle upon Tyne
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781443882415; 9781443877596
Subjects: Megalithic monuments; Social aspects; Monuments mégalithiques; Aspect social; History of art: pre-history; Archaeological theory; Philosophy; HISTORY / Ancient / General
Description: Hermeneutics of Megaliths offers provocative and unique insights into the cultural interpretation of megaliths. While megalithic culture has been the subject of detailed study for a number of years, this book introduces a new cultural mode of interpretation that will help in gaining a greater understanding of this extremely important epoch of human history.As this volume shows, the necessity behind the creation of megaliths is a result of the transition from natural selection to civilization. It also emphasizes the original purpose of megalithic constructions, such as dolmens, menhirs, cromlec.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.