The prehistoric Stonehenge is one of the earliest examples of __________ construction,in which two stones were set vertically and a third stone laid across them,creating an opening beneath.

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The prehistoric Stonehenge is known for using the post-and-lintel construction technique, in which two vertical columns (posts) are set and a horizontal beam (lintel) is laid across them. This creates an opening or doorway beneath the lintel. The use of arches, vaults, and domes came later in architectural history. Half timber construction is a medieval technique where the framework of a building is made of timber while the spaces in between are filled with plaster or brick.

The Prehistoric Stonehenge Is One of the Earliest Examples of __________