kivikehästä
Kivikehästä, often translated as stone circle or stone enclosure, refers to a prehistoric monument constructed from a ring of standing stones. These structures are found across various parts of the world, with notable concentrations in Western Europe, particularly in the British Isles and Brittany. The exact purpose of kivikehästä remains a subject of scholarly debate, with theories ranging from astronomical observatories and religious or ceremonial sites to burial grounds or territorial markers.
The stones used in their construction vary greatly in size, shape, and material, often reflecting the local
Archaeological investigations at kivikehästä sites have unearthed artifacts such as pottery fragments, tools, and human remains,