The Significance of Megalithic Monuments in the Process of Place Identity Creation and in Tourism Development
All over the world and for thousands of years, megaliths have been significant cultural elements, as well as sacred sites and places of power. Nowadays megaliths act as a strong magnet for tourists, who appreciate their history, esoterica and magic. Some megaliths were used for astronomical observat...
Main Authors: | Krzemińska Alicja Edyta, Dzikowska Anna, Zaręba Anna Danuta, Jarosz Katarzyna Rozalia, Widawski Krzysztof, Łach Janusz Stanisław |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2018-09-01
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Series: | Open Geosciences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2018-0040 |
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