A cist grave is a type of megalithic tomb that was used during the Bronze Age. It is a rectangular or square chamber that is made of stone slabs and has a flat roof. The cist grave was used to bury one or more people along with grave goods, such as stone tools, pottery, and beads. Synonyms for cist grave include stone chamber grave, slab burial, box grave, and chamber tomb. Each of these terms describes the same type of burial, with the main difference being the location or the shape of the grave. Regardless of the name, cist graves provide valuable insights into the burial practices and beliefs of our ancestors.