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Stonehenge
Stonehenge, which is a few miles to the North of
Salisbury, is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in
the world.
The site of Stonehenge contains elements which are believed to date back to
approximately 8000 BC. Construction of monuments at the site is believed
to have begun around 3100 BC, with construction and reconstructions continuing
until approximately 1600 BC.
Since the 20th century, there has been considerable archaelogical research into
the history of Stonehenge. Additionally, the
surrounding landscape has also been restored to chalk grassland
(with buildings, but not roads removed), and
ideas have also been muted (but not as yet implemented)
to move nearby roads, especially the A303, in order to improve the landscape and protect the
monument.
Stonehenge is today a legally protected ancient monument owned by the British Crown,
and the site and its surroundings are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site
is managed by English heritage, and the surrounding area by the National Trust.
For more information about Stonehenge, please visit the official website:
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Books about Stonehenge
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By Mike Parker Pearson
The Experiment
Released: 2014-03-25
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Stonehenge stands as an enduring link to our prehistoric ancestors, yet the secrets it has guarded for thousands of years have long eluded us. Until now, the millions of enthusiasts who flock to the iconic site have made do with mere speculation―about Stonehenge’s celestial significance, human sacrifice, and even aliens and druids. One would think that the numerous research expeditions at Stonehenge had left no stone unturned. Yet, before the Stonehenge Riverside Project―a hugely ambitious, seven-year dig by today’s top archaeologists―all previous digs combined had only investigated a fraction of the monument, and many records from those earlier expeditions are either inaccurate or incomplete.
Stonehenge―A New Understanding rewrites the story. From 2003 to 2009, author Mike Parker Pearson led the Stonehenge Riverside Project, the most comprehensive excavation ever conducted around Stonehenge. The project unearthed a wealth of fresh evidence that had gone untouched since prehistory. Parker Pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigm-shifting theory of the true significance that Stonehenge held for its builders―and mines his field notes to give you a you-are-there view of the dirt, drama, and thrilling discoveries of this history-changing archaeological dig. |
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Now available in a new deluxe, eye-catching mega package, Build Your Own Stonehenge includes 16 Stonehenge rocks, a beautifully landscaped map, and 32- page guide explaining the mysterious building of this ancient wonder. Explore and replicate the magic of this extraordinary monument right at your desktop! |
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By Christopher Chippindale
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“All you ever wanted to know about Stonehenge is catalogued in this humorously written,beautifully illustrated book.” ―The Economist For the fourth edition of this classic account, Christopher Chippindale has revised and expanded the story to include the most up-to-date theories and discoveries. People have puzzled over Stonehenge for centuries, speculating and dreaming about it, drawing and painting it, trying to make sense of it. Here is the story of the one real Stonehenge, as well as the many unreal Stonehenges that archaeologists, tourists, mystics, astronomers, artists, poets, and visionaries have made out of it. New studies in the last decade have revolutionized our knowledge of the complex sequence of structures that make its celebrated profile, in particular indicating that the monument is decidedly older than was once thought. Moreover, as Chippindale shows, we know now that the main alignment at Stonehenge was not in fact on midsummer sunrise but rather on midwinter sunset. 286 illustrations, 13 in color |
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By Marc Aronson
National Geographic Children's Books
Released: 2010-03-09
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What are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts.
Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England. Marc Aronson had total access to the site, the team, and their work over two seasons of digging and brings the inspirational story of the discoveries taking place at this World Historical Site to young readers. The informative and drama-driven text includes tales of dead bodies, cremations, feasting, and ancient rituals, as well as insights into the science of uncovering the ancien t past.
The expert text, stunning photography, and explanatory maps and illustrations will all help young readers see this ancient monument in totally new ways, and inspire future generations of archaeological explorers. |
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By Mike Parker Pearson, Colin Richards & Kate Welham
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Stonehenge is an iconic monument for people all around the world. Built around 5000 years ago, it stands for mystery and forgotten secrets waiting to be decoded. In this latest book in the Council for British Archaeology's ‘Archaeology for All' series, Professor Mike Parker Pearson presents an up-to-date interpretation of Stonehenge and its landscape. Drawing on his years of research and excavation, the author presents a highly readable account that is lavishly illustrated with images by the renowned photographer Adam Stanford and the reconstruction artist Peter Dunn. |
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By Gina McIntyre
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Turn & Learn presents: The Stonehenge Fact and Picture Book The Stonehenge Fact & Picture Book will allow your child to learn more about this world we live in, with a fun and exciting approach that will trigger their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. Turn & Learn provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of Turn & Learn's Stonehenge Fact and Picture book now! |
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By True Kelley
True Kelley
Released: 2016-09-06
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Unravel some of the riddles of Stonehenge, one of the most famous and mysterious monuments in the world!
Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories—past as well as current ones—about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument. |
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By Robin Heath
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Once part of a large culture of stone circles, Stonehenge―built around 3000 B.C. and developed over the next 1,500 years―is the most famous. The remains of a once-wealthy and evidently learned tribal community, it reflects the apparently disparate subjects of archaeology, astronomy, metrology, sacred geometry, and even shamanism. How were eclipses predicted at Stonehenge? Why were some stones brought all the way from Wales? What is the secret geometry of seven eights? These and many other questions are answered―and Stonehenge's secrets revealed―in this fascinating small book. |
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By Michael Feeley
Sazmick Books
Released: 2017-06-27
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Stonehenge, like many other ancient sites such as the Pyramids of Egypt, have a mystical secret. A secret that has been left for us to decipher in order to aid our own progress as Humans. So why was a large circle of stones placed with precision on the rural landscape of Wiltshire in the UK. What intrigues people to visit from all over the globe including American Presidents? Is there a cosmic and intergalactic connection to this monument? As I have done with the Pyramids of Egypt and Sumerian scrolls and the true identities of religious characters I now reveal to you the secret of the stones. Prepare to be amazed at what you are about to read! |
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