  We show the possibility of implementing a deep dissipative optical lattice
for neutral atoms with a macroscopic period. The depth of the lattice can reach
magnitudes comparable to the depth of the magneto-optical traps (MOT), while
the presence of dissipative friction forces allows for trapping and cooling of
atoms. The area of localization of trapped atoms reaches sub-millimeter size,
and the number of atoms is comparable to the number trapped in MOT. As an
example, we study lithium atoms for which the macroscopic period of the lattice
$\Lambda=1.5$ cm. Such deep optical lattices with a macroscopic period open up
possibility for developing effective methods for cooling and trapping neutral
atoms without use of magnetic field as an alternative to MOT. This is important
for developing compact systems based on cold atoms.
