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All of the stones in Stonehenge were related to solar and astronomical phenomena. It probably gave dates for planting crops as well as served for predicting eclipses. Today it is mainly used when the sun comes to a particular place at summer solstice. We have better ways to decide when to plant crops.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoIt marked the summmer and winter solstices, i.e. the longest and shortest days of the year - important but that's all.
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How many stones at Stonehenge originally?
There are 92 stones at Stonehenge at the present time
What time period did Stonehenge originate?
Exactly where it is now, Stonehenge has not been moved. But for the idea behind its desgn see the link.
Are the pyramids older than Stonehenge?
The most active phase of Pyramid construction in Egypt was during 2300BC. Stonehenge is believed to date from around 2500BC, making Stonehenge slightly older, although in reality the two monuments date from around about the same time.
What does Stonehenge tell us about mankind in the past?
Stonehenge indicates that ancient societies had advanced knowledge of engineering, astronomy, and construction techniques. The precise alignment of the stones with celestial events suggests a sophisticated understanding of the movement of the sun and stars. The monument also reveals the importance of communal labor and ritual practices in these early societies.
How does Stonehenge connect with cyclical time?
It does not, largely because there is no such thing as cyclical time.
Driving time between London and Stonehenge?
2 hours
Prehistoric English site of tall huge stone slabs is?
stonehenge
Why would ancient famers have found Stonehenge particularly helpful?
Stonehenge was used to track the stars and, therefore, could be also identify the time of year it was.
Is Stonehenge aligned with the planets?
Technically it CAN'T be aligned with the planets, because the planets' positions change all the time.
What do the skeletons tell us that you didnt know before in Stonehenge?
The bones can tell the age of the person, manner of death, diet, and genetic identity.
How does Stonehenge connect with the theory and study of time speeding up?
Not at all.
What was built at roughly the same time as Stonehenge?
The Great Pyramid Of Giza
