How Are the Structures of Megalithic Architecture Similar in Form

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Essay

How are the structures of megalithic architecture similar in form and function? Give examples and compare and contrast those examples.

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Definitions:

Indigenous Peoples

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, possessing unique cultures, languages, and traditions, and often facing issues related to sovereignty and rights.

European Colonization

The process by which European countries established settlements, extracted resources, and imposed their control over other regions and peoples around the world, particularly from the 16th to the 20th century.

Imagined Community

A concept that refers to how members of a nation envision themselves as part of a large community, despite having no direct interaction with most other members, as proposed by Benedict Anderson.

Artificially Created Borders

Boundaries established by human decisions rather than natural features, often resulting in social, political, or economic implications.