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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.
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