Korea has the highest concentration of dolmens in the world, with over 30,000, possessing between 40% and 50% of the worlds total.
The island of Ganghwa contains several dolmens, one of which has the biggest recorded stone in South Korea and measures at 2.6 x 7.1 x 5.5 meters. (101.53 m³)
The Ganghwa dolmen are accredited with capstones weighing 300 tons (28) at Gochang, but there is no support for Chatelain's (13)mention of a 600 ton capstone.
(More about the Korean Dolmens)
7) Easter Island - Largest moai:
Location: Rano Raraku Quarry, named "El Gigante". Height: 71.93 feet, (21.60 meters). Weight: approximately 145-165 tons (160-182 metric tons).
Sitting directly on the border of Brittany and Normandy, this menhir stands 9.5m high with an estimated weight of 150 tons. (4)
THE LARGEST STANDING MENHIR IN FRANCE.
Nearby mount Dol is said to have been the place where Lucifer fought St. Michael. The Stone is in alignment with Mont Dol and Dol Cathedral. For more about this see thePrehistoric France Homepage, or the page on Mont St. Michael.
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'A detailed study has been made of the construction of the Japanese megalithic tomb of Ishibutai; which is by no means the largest of Japanese megaliths, but is certainly one of the largest tombs.
Ishibutai has a rectangular chamber measuring 25ft by 11ft by 15ft high approached by a passage 38ft in length, and roofed by two capstones each weighing between 60 and 70 tons each. (10)
Modern estimates place the largest stone at approximately 75 tons.
Measures 6m x 3.5m x 1/2m = 10.25m³ = (Approx) 50 tonnes.
This site is one of the most impressive in Portugal and is worth leaving the beaten track for a visit.
