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Describe the general structure of Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is a monument that is made out of large stones. There is a circle of stones in Stonehenge, with several stones laying on top of the vertical stones.
How many stones at Stonehenge originally?
There are 92 stones at Stonehenge at the present time
What did they use before arches?
Before arches, ancient civilizations used post-and-lintel structures to support heavy loads. These structures consisted of two vertical posts with a horizontal lintel placed on top. This technique was commonly used in buildings and monuments such as Stonehenge.
How many tons are all of the stones in Stonehenge?
It is believed that all the stones in Stonehenge weigh over 320 tons.
How many stones does Stonhenge have?
Stonehenge is made up of an estimated 80-82 stones, consisting of large Sarsen stones, smaller Bluestones, and other stones in various formations.
Who was megaliths?
Giant stones (e.g. the Stonehenge stones) from prehistoric times.
What ability of early man are archaeological discoveries at Stonehenge and Easter Island remarkable examples of?
Well - move heavy stones is the obvious answer, but in the case of Stonehenge also to apply quite extraordinary buildong and surveying skill - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge Transport large stones over considerable distances and then erect them using only, allegedly, primitive tools.
How did the stones at stonehedge get to London?
The stones at Stonehenge have never been to London. They came to Stonehenge from Wales and archaeologists are still arguing about how they got there and how they were erected.
Is Stonehenge 1 the inner part of the whole of Stonehenge?
Stonehenge phase 1 is the circular earth works that forms the outer part of the monument. The sarsen stones and blue stones are in the center of the earthworks.
What is Stonehenge built from?
The major stones of Stonehenge are mostly sandstone, others are igneous rocks.
Can sarsen stones be found at Stonehenge?
Yes.
What are the vertical stones at Stonehenge called?
sarsens
