the Neolithic long barrow

A Neolithic long barrow is an ancient tomb built around 4000–3000 BCE, primarily in Britain. It consists of a long, low mound of earth and stone that covered a communal space used for burials. These structures often have stone chambers or galleries inside where multiple bodies were placed over generations. Long barrows served as collective burial sites, reflecting early ideas of community and ancestor reverence. They also likely played a role in rituals and ceremonies related to death and remembrance, illustrating how early societies organized their spiritual and social lives.