Ancient Engineers' Mastery Revealed in Spain's Menga Dolmen
New research uncovers advanced Neolithic engineering and scientific knowledge used to construct the 5,600-year-old monument.
- The Menga Dolmen is composed of 32 massive stones, each weighing up to 150 tons.
- Researchers discovered precise construction techniques involving physics, geometry, and geology.
- The builders used sophisticated methods to transport and position the stones without modern tools.
- The monument's design features millimeter-scale precision and interlocking stones for stability.
- Study challenges the notion of 'primitive' Neolithic societies, highlighting their inventive brilliance.