Definitions
- Describing a prehistoric structure made of large standing stones arranged in a circle or horseshoe shape. - Referring to a megalithic tomb or burial chamber constructed with large stone slabs. - Talking about a type of ancient monument found in Western Europe, especially in the British Isles and Brittany.
- Describing a prehistoric monument consisting of a circular or oval-shaped bank and ditch enclosure with one or more entrances. - Referring to a type of Neolithic or Bronze Age structure found in the British Isles and Europe. - Talking about a ceremonial or ritual site used for various purposes such as burials, feasting, and astronomical observations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of prehistoric structures found in Western Europe.
- 2Both were constructed during the Neolithic or Bronze Age period.
- 3Both were used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
- 4Both involve the use of large stones or rocks.
- 5Both are considered important archaeological sites.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Cromlechs are typically circular or horseshoe-shaped, while henges are circular or oval-shaped enclosures.
- 2Construction: Cromlechs consist of large standing stones arranged in a circle or horseshoe shape, while henges consist of a bank and ditch enclosure with one or more entrances.
- 3Function: Cromlechs were primarily used as tombs or burial chambers, while henges were used for various religious and social activities such as feasting, burials, and astronomical observations.
- 4Location: Cromlechs are mainly found in the British Isles and Brittany, while henges are found throughout Western Europe.
- 5Size: Henges are generally larger than cromlechs, with some measuring up to several hundred meters in diameter, while cromlechs are usually smaller in size.
Remember this!
Cromlech and henge are both prehistoric structures found in Western Europe that were used for religious and ceremonial purposes. However, they differ in their shape, construction, function, location, and size. Cromlechs are typically circular or horseshoe-shaped structures made of large standing stones, while henges are circular or oval-shaped enclosures with a bank and ditch. Cromlechs were primarily used as tombs or burial chambers, while henges were used for various religious and social activities.
