Stonehenge

Based on class discussion, the textbook, and the movies we watched, compare and contrast the great pyramids at Giza and the Stonehenge near Salisbury, focusing on their architectural form, technology, and cultural implications. Substantiate your discussion in specific…

faces west, toward the direction of the setting sun and the Avenue of the Dead, and was built on top of a cave and a spring, both of which the people of Mesoamerica believed to be linked to the gods, the underworld, creation, and the afterlife. Stonehenge is also considered a burial ground for some people but also a place of worship for sun worshippers. It is unknown what type of rituals took place in prehistoric times, but today visitors flock to witness the sunrise on the summer solstice.…

There are many different opinions about Stonehenge for example people believe the rocks were transported by the ancient people dragging them hundreds of miles. There are many different theories of the construction of Stonehenge. Tiner gives an example of how they found tools when they dug around Stonehedge. The uses of Stonehedge are very broad, I believe the reason why Stonehedge…

The purpose of stonehenge along with how the stones got to England is still unknown to this day. Some think stonehenge was used as a place for people to go for healing while others say Stonehenge was used as some sort of astronomical calendar used to study the movements of the sun and moon. Though why and how stonehenge was built is unclear, there’s one thing that is known for sure; Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery. For an ancient monument to remain in…

Strontium Isotope ratios are used in archaeology to track human migration.86Sr abundance is constant, but 87Sr forms through decay of 87Rb in rock. Rock age and initial Rb/Sr ratios vary geographically, making87Sr/86Sr a location tracer. Strontium, weathered from bedrock into groundwater then taken up by flora and fauna, can substitute for Ca in tooth enamel. Enamel only forms during childhood, specifically the early first and second molars mineralize during early childhood; the third molar…

probably tell from the sentence before, Wiccans are a nature religion. They act in a way that does the least amount of damage to the environment because they want the environment to be, in a way, better. Topics I chose two topics to talk about, Stonehenge and the solstices. I picked those two because I always liked learning about…

appreciation comes from the mystery and myths that surrounds Stonehenge. Historians estimate it was built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, but many of the facts on the piece have simply been lost. Stonehenge is considered a pre-historic piece, so records of who built it is unknown. Although, due to the size and time, most likely a whole culture/civilization built it together. Theories on the purpose of this structure vary heavily. Some theories include Stonehenge serving astronomical, religious,…

The article describes a stone structure known as The Merry Maidens, in which Kevin Budd, the author, visited while in England. The Merry Maidens is similar to other circular stone structures such as Stonehenge, also in England. The origin and purpose of these structures has been the cause of much debate that will most likely never be resolved. This article offers up a bit of folklore as a possible explanation for its existence. The description of the tale involves 19 maidens and two pipers…

Vallon-Pont d'Arc France 30,000-28,000 or 15,000-13,000 BCE and La Lascaux 15,000-17,000 BCE, their similarities and differences. Then jumping straight into Megalithic structures, Megalithic tomb at Newgrange, Ireland 3,200 BCE and Megalithic monument Stonehenge, Europe 3,000-2,000 BCE their differences and similarities. Aurochs, horses and rhinoceroses, wall painting in the Chauvet Cave, Vallon-Pont d'Arc France 30,000-28,000 or 15,000-13,000 BCE (figure #1) and La Lascaux 15,000-17,000 BCE…

Anthropologists and archeologists for the last hundred years have forgotten and ignored evidence showing that humans like us have inhabited the earth for over millions of years. Forbidden Archeology shows that anatomically modern humans have lived on the earth for million of years.This gives solid facts about the theory of human evolution. Michael A. Cremo and Richard L. Thompson worked and have created a book called “Forbidden Archeology: The Hidden History of the Human Race.” This book leads…