Built by Ancient Civilisations?
The term "Cyclopean" derives from the later Greek belief that only the mythical Cyclopes could have moved such enormous stones.
Mines
Significance: The Cyclopes, who were skilled smiths, are often associated with underground workshops and mines.
Source: Hesiod's Theogony (lines 139-146) mentions the Cyclopes as skilled craftsmen who forged Zeus’ thunderbolts: "And next he brought forth the Cyclopes, who gave Zeus the thunder and fashioned for him the lightning bolt."
Uranus – The primordial Age
Among their children were the formidable Cyclopes, the Hecatoncheires with their hundred arms, and the majestic Titans, beings of immense strength and divine essence.
Uranus, fearing the potential of his offspring, cast the Cyclopes and Hecatoncheires into the deepest abyss of Tartarus, a dark, dungeon-like prison far beneath the earth, where they were to remain for eternity.
Among these allies were the imprisoned Cyclopes and Hecatoncheires.
The Cyclopes' crafted weapons and the Hecatoncheires' brute strength played pivotal roles in the Olympians' victory.
The Cyclopes and Hecatoncheires were honored for their crucial role in the victory and were given places of honor in the new order.
The Olympian Gods
Zeus and his siblings, now freed, formed an alliance with other deities and beings who opposed the Titans, including the Cyclopes and the Hecatoncheires (Hundred-Handed Ones).
The Cyclopes provided Zeus with his thunderbolt, Poseidon with his trident, and Hades with his helmet of invisibility, powerful weapons that would play crucial roles in the battle.
Uranus
Together, they produced several offspring, including the twelve Titans, three Cyclopes, and three Hecatoncheires (hundred-handed giants).
Uranus was fearful and jealous of the power of his children, particularly the Titans, Cyclopes, and Hecatoncheires.
Giants worldwide
There were also the Cyclopes, one-eyed giants who were skilled craftsmen.