Rujm el-Khiri

Mystery of the ancient monument of Rujm el-Khiri

(ORDO NEWS) — On a land dotted with ancient dolmens or tombs dating back to pre-urban centers of civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt, stands a monument as old as Stonehenge. According to local legend, it was “the land of ancient giants”. The monument is called Rujm el-Hiri, which means “stone heap of a wild cat.” More recently, it has been known as Gilgal Rephaim, which in Hebrew means “Wheel of…