Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England that was built in different stages between 3100 BC and 2300 BC. It features large standing stones arranged in a circular setting, with astronomical alignments found between its stones and the summer and winter solstices, as well as the moon. While the builders demonstrated knowledge of astronomy through these alignments, it remains unclear whether they possessed lost or mystical knowledge, as debates continue around how precisely the stones were aligned to celestial events.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England that was built in different stages between 3100 BC and 2300 BC. It features large standing stones arranged in a circular setting, with astronomical alignments found between its stones and the summer and winter solstices, as well as the moon. While the builders demonstrated knowledge of astronomy through these alignments, it remains unclear whether they possessed lost or mystical knowledge, as debates continue around how precisely the stones were aligned to celestial events.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England that was built in different stages between 3100 BC and 2300 BC. It features large standing stones arranged in a circular setting, with astronomical alignments found between its stones and the summer and winter solstices, as well as the moon. While the builders demonstrated knowledge of astronomy through these alignments, it remains unclear whether they possessed lost or mystical knowledge, as debates continue around how precisely the stones were aligned to celestial events.
Greek/Roman Era (ca. 0) “Dark Ages” (ca. 1000 AD) Discussion Question: • Stonehenge is a remarkable site. What makes it so interesting? • What astronomical alignments are found at stonehenge? Describe them. • Do the astronomical alignments imply the builders knew more than we do; is there lost or mystical knowledge involved? Stonehenge • SW England • Built in 3 stages: • 3100 BC – Ditch/embankment • 2500 BC – Bluestones • 2300 BC – trilithons Solstice alignments: sun & moon How precise is “aligned”?