[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v2.c45.229 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.229 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.229 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c45.229](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.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. - [Previous: v2.c45.228](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.228) - [Next: v2.c45.230](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.230) - [Up: v2.c45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.229](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.229) · Pramāṇa