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Stonehenge

Stonehenge. - Mystery from 4000 years. Geographical overview Historical background Theories,legends about the Stonehenge ”Welcome to Stonehenge!” – how is it function today?. South England Salisbury Plain World Heritage (1986). Location. 8 miles north of Salisbury, in Wiltshire

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Stonehenge

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  1. Stonehenge

  2. - Mystery from 4000 years • Geographical overview • Historical background • Theories,legends about the Stonehenge • ”Welcome to Stonehenge!” – how is it function today?

  3. South England Salisbury Plain World Heritage (1986) Location

  4. 8 miles north of Salisbury, in Wiltshire • ‘stāt’ → ‘stone’ • ‘hencg’ → ‘hinge’ • ‘hen(c)en → ‘hang’ or ‘gallows’ • Henges: earthworks consisting of a circular bank enclosure with an internal ditch • Stonehenge is atypical in many ways

  5. history • 3 Phases : (Atkinson,1950) - Stonehenge I. 2950-2900 BC - Stonehenge II. 2900-2400 BC - Stonehenge III. 2550-1600 BC (3 sub-phases)

  6. Phase I. Phase II. Phase III.

  7. Phase I. 2950-2900 B.C • Circle of timbers (Aubrey-holes)surrounded by a ditch (=bank). • Findings: animal bones,deer antles (agancs)  used for dig-out the ground

  8. Phase II. 2900-2400 B.C • Bluestones (Preseli Mountains) • Avenue

  9. Phase III. 2550-1600 B.C • Bluestones removed(Sarsen stonesMarlborough Mountains) • Trilithon Horseshoe • Y and Z Holes (astronomy) • Heel stone • Altar stone Heel stone

  10. Interesting facts Of Stonehenge: • Horseshoe shape setting of stones • 5 Trilithons • Altar Stone • Sources of stones • Four Circles • Heel Stone

  11. The Sun rises between the Heel stone and another stone – Midsummer sunrise

  12. The Heel Stone. It was delivered from the Marlborough Downs

  13. Theories about Stonhenge • Mystery for the scientists as well • Merlin • Roman temple( Inigo Jones 17th c.) • Druids( 18-19th. C) x • Astronomy (ancient computer,observatory) • New-Age,neo-pogans, UFO

  14. At the present day the Druids and others assemble at the monument to celebrate the Summer and Winter Solstice

  15. ”Welcome to Stonehenge!” • Tourist attraction • Gives place for festivals (today: under control)

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