Megalithic structures and dolmen orientation in Bulgaria

A review of the main types of megalithic and quasi-megalithic monuments in Bulgaria is presented together with maps of their localization. A large and modern data base about the orientation of 110 Thracian dolmens (XII-VII c. BC) is interpreted in detail. The astronomic orientation principle is test...

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Main Authors: Tsonev, L.V., Kolev, D.Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Archaeoastronomy and Ancient Technologies 2013-12-01
Series:Archaeoastronomy and Ancient Technologies
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Online Access:https://aaatec.org/documents/article/lt2.pdf