An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.229

v2.c45.229

Analysing the sequence of construction of these megaliths it would appear that the cist chamber was the first to come up with a ring of stones put around; then followed the furnishing, filling with clay, covering of the orthostats, the inner circle with rubble and clay packing to form a hemispherical cairns; and finally the capstone was hoisted on the orthostats. The enormity of the entire endeavour indicates a concerted effort of a group of people signifying a community spirit.