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Passage graves

Scope note

Distinguished from "gallery graves" by having a clear distinction between the burial chamber and the tunnellike entry passage leading to it.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000120810

Broader Terms used

megalithic chamber tombs

Term used for

graves, passage

Equivalent Terms used

passage grave

Created

13yrs ago

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