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How many people did it take to build the Stonehenge?
It was built about 5000 yrars ago so nobody knows.
How did the builders raise stones off the ground to build the stonehedge?
Stonehenge was built by many people hauling the rocks into place and then were tipped using stone counter weights.
What theories do archaeologists have about why Stonehenge was built?
Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records. Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate.
Who built Stonehenge?
The neolithic people of Britain built Stonehenge for unknown reasons. It has been found that the stones are aligned to tell where the sun will appear at the Winter Solstice. There are burials located nearby. Some theorize that it was a meeting place for trade. For many years, people believed incorrectly it was built by the druids, they constructed it supposedly for sacrificial ceremonies. Stonehenge is entirely prehistoric in construction.
How long did it take to build Stonehenge?
To build the whole of Stonehenge will obviously depend on how many people there was for the task. What we suggested was that, given a great concentration of effort, is the sarsen structures, the biggest bits of Stonehenge, could have been built within a period of three years. We suspect that probably it took longer. There is the opinion that Stonehenge was constructed in sections over a period of time that span as many as 300 to 500 years.
Why did they built Stonehenge?
Stonehenge was built on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, between 3000 and 1500 B.C. There are many theories as to why it was built, such as an ancient healing center or alien landing site.
How many years did it take to build Stonehenge?
Nobody knows for sure but it is estimated that it was built over several centuries.
Why do people believe in Stonehenge?
Because it is a factually existing monument, many people still believe in Stonehenge. Not only that, there are many ancient stone circles worldwide that seem to align with celestial movements.
Why was Stonehenge built many of years ago?
Stonehenge is probably one of the most recognisable monuments in the world. The 5000 year old henge monument became a World Heritage Site in 1986 and is managed by English Heritage. Despite years of research and study the reason behind the construction of Stonehenge remains a mystery. Stonehenge is also known as the 'Giant's Dance' and the stones thought to be erected by Devil, while in the C18th people believed scrapings from stones could heal wounds. People continue to wonder just why Stonehenge was built with some suggesting it was used as a giant astronomical observatory. In truth, it's fair to say that we're as much in the dark as we've always been.
How many people died making Stonehenge?
Duncan says none
How many stones does Stonhenge have?
Stonehenge is an ancient monument. It consists of standing stones built in a circle. It is unclear and unpublished as to exactly how many stones make up Stonehenge.
Is it Stonehedge or Stonehenge?
This is actually a common misconception with many people who may not have ever seen the word. The proper spelling is Stonehenge and it is quite a marvelous sight.
