Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument located in England, remains one of the most famous sites in the world. With so many eyes focused on this historic and mysterious landmark, it’s easy to forget the history of surrounding area, which is comprised of a complex of Neolithic and Bronze monuments, as well as an array of burial grounds. Little did anyone know, a vast stone arrangement was located less than two miles away - much to the surprise of a team of archaeologists.
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The discovery, which was announced by archaeologists on Monday, is quickly reshaping what researchers thought they knew about the area. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, which seeks to understand the Stonehenge landscape using “cutting-edge
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There are many opinions on Stonehenge for example some people think that Stonehedge was a natural phenomenon that was created by glaciers. However Many believe that people moved the stones , Although limited technology at that time does not support that. Why did they do it? some people believe that the stones were in place for a use of a astronomical calendar. all we really know is Stonehenge is a large stone monument that contains many mysteries we will never be able to fully
L.G. Everist creates monuments with enduring elegance. Our monuments are made from Quartzite, one of the world’s most beautiful and strongest stones. Perfectly formed “moons” occasionally appear in the stone. Legend has it that these moons are spots where spirits have touched the stone and left their mark; thus, each piece is unique and has nature’s own fingerprint.
Thesis Statement: The Stonehenge is a complex work of art; as it has been built over different periods of time representing wide range of ideas and thoughts. It is a monument that encapsulates the identity of a collective society of an era. It portrays the belief and value system, status, faith, relationship with the supreme being (god), and technological knowledge of the citizens of a society that is associated with the making of the Stonehenge. The large span of time and ambiguity of the society related to the Stonehenge has made most archeological surveys uncertain and thus, creating a mystery about, why was a monument containing, just stones weighing thousands of tones, in a relatively isolated area built? What was the motivations and purpose behind building it? And, how all these elements give an account of the civilization existing around the area.
Stonehenge catches my attention because of the mystery that it has to it. All the theories about how it was built, why it was built, and for who it was built have not been proven to this day. And that’s what catches my attention the most, the mystery of how this primitive people were able to move this big stones from such far distance, and how they were able to aligned them almost perfectly for an unknown purpose.
Could have been a place for healing. The skeletons that were recovered from around the stonehenge showed signs of injury or illness. Fragments of stonehenge bluestones have been chipped off by somebody that may have used it for healing purposes
This ruin is believed to be one of the Chavìn people. This discovery was made with the background knowledge of the other very detailed artifacts much like this within the same area. A few characteristics would be the animals and people lining the bottom of the base and also how the top has two channels before
The Stonehenge was during the Neolithic Megaliths period. Megaliths means Big stone, and monoliths means a single piece of rock placed within a monument. The Stonehenge is exactly that a Big stone placed within a monument. Located in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire,England is the Stonehenge. The first phase of the Stonehenge was built around 3100 B.C.E. The second phase started about 100-200 years later and the third phase started about 400-500 years after that. The grand total build time for the Stonehenge took about 1500 years. The Stonehenge is one of the most well known monument. Most people think that the monument is a mystery and do not know why it was made. It has lots of tourists because everyone wants to see how large it really is in person.The
No place has generated so much speculation and wild theories as the standing stones of Stonehenge. After traveling for miles through the rolling hills and plains of the English countryside the sight of this unusual structure made me gasp. A walk around it only provoked more strange feelings. There's a sense that this is something very important. For over 5000 years it has stood silent vigil over the
The “who’s,” “how’s,” and “why’s” behind this majestic monument are based on many (usually conflicting) myths, guesstimates, and theories. As a result, we have no definite answers for the probing questions about Stonehenge’s existence. However, each theory grants the Neolithic monument its character and mystique, as well as society’s best guesses as to its true origin and purpose. Therefore, I shall proceed to discuss both the fantastical and probable theories behind the mystery of Stonehenge.
Stonehenge is so interesting to talk about and to study. Every second we found pot and bones, the pot is for who was living near the Stonehenge was cooking food, the bones is for people who died and dissolve in the ground.
Evidence of almost 100 of the stones has revealed without the need to excavate the site, due to remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar and geographical imaging technologies. These advancements in science and technology allow researchers to discover the historical monuments full extent. Fragments of bones, stones and the foundation pits in which they were situated have all been uncovered during excavations and technological mapping indicating the true size and importance the site was to the Neolithic
Lascaux Cave and Stonehenge are both prehistoric pieces of artwork that reflect the values and beliefs of their respective time periods. They both have ties to astronomy, with the former depicting constellations in the form of animals and the latter being aligned to the Sun’s solstitial axis. But the main similarity between the two is the fact that they served a higher purpose than simply being art. They both had a function and meant something to the cultures that built them. They are both highly influential pieces of art that inspired many generations of people.
Other theories have held that Stonehenge could be a center for healing, such as that of the French Lourdes where the stones cured people via a form of magic, or a fantastic massive calendar. Some think it may even a time traveling port or that the pieces of the great stones were flown there by magic by the great wizard Merlin in the 12th century, if you believe in fantasy and mystery. It is even thought to be haunted by some others who have long wondered about it.
Stonehenge was a stone structure established a long time ago by civilizations before the Druid age. More than 4,000 years ago, the people of the Neolithic period supposedly decided to build a massive monument using earth, timber and eventually, stones.They placed it high on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England about 137 kilometres southwest of London. The purpose to build Stonehenge still remains a mystery. Stonehenge could have been a temple, an astronomical calendar, or a guide to the heavens. Stonehenge acts as a prehistoric timepiece, allowing us to speculate on what it would have been like during the Neolithic Period, and who could have built this megalithic wonder.