Tag:site_type=megalith

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Using this tag is discouraged, use archaeological_site=megalith instead. Edit this description in the wiki page. Edit this description in the data item.
Group: Historic
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should not be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations
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Status: deprecated

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This feature has been labeled as deprecated. The recommended replacement is: archaeological_site=megalith.
The reason is documented in Deprecated features. You are still free to continue to use or interpret this tag as you see fit since OpenStreetMap does not have “banned features”.
Under no circumstances should you (semi-)automatically change “deprecated” tags to something else in the database on a large scale without conforming to the automated edits code of conduct. Any such change will be reverted.

The tag site_type=megalith specifies an archaeological site as a megalith.

 Megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. The word "megalithic" describes structures made of such large stones without the use of mortar or concrete, representing periods of prehistory characterised by such constructions.

How to map

Set a node node or draw as an area area along the outline.

Tag it with:

Tags to use in combination

  • wikipedia=* - a link to Wikipedia's article
  • wikidata=* - an ID of the specific Wikidata item
  • historic:civilization=* (or more precise subtags) - the civilization (culture) that originally created the feature
  • tourism=attraction - if the megalith is a tourist attraction.
  • heritage=* - megalith is registered by an official heritage organisation.

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