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Cairn On Gelligaer Common

Ancient tomb or cairn
Cairn On Gelligaer Common
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A named place photographed at this map point in Merthyr Tydfil.
Neolithic chambered cairn; dates to the earlier part of the Neolithic period in Wales, around 3500–2500 BCE. It represents a significant early funerary and ceremonial structure, reflecting the communal burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region.

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Photo: Chris Andrews · CC BY-SA 2.0