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Q: Why do you suppose these stones were placed in a circle What do you suppose Stonehenge means?
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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 in the inner circle of Stonehenge?

there are 7


What is the texture of the Stonehenge?

The stones at Stonehenge have a rough, weathered texture due to their age and exposure to the elements. Many of the stones are also worn smooth in certain areas from people touching them over the years.


What is the prehistoric circle of stones on Salisbury Plains in England called?

Stonehenge


Why is Stonehenge unique?

There are many stone circles in Britain and indeed in the rest of the world. There are also quite a lot of henged circles but Stonehenge is the only henged circle which has lintels placed horizontally across the tops of some of the stones. This combined with the huge size of the stones makes it unique.


Is the Stonehenge sculpture made out of natural materials?

Stonehenge is made from sarsen and bluestones. Bluestones was regarded as magical stones and forms the inner circle of Stonehenge. The sarsen stones are the very large ones on the outside of the circle. See the link below for more information.


In what country did early people build a circle of huge stones at Stonehenge?

England


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.


In what modern country did early people build a circle of huge stones at Stonehenge?

England


What modern country did early people build a circle of huge stones at Stonehenge?

England


What is a Neolithic structure?

a row or circle of standing stones such Avebury or Stonehenge in England or Carnac in France


What do you call a round circle of stones used for religious purposes?

Usually a monolith, such as Stonehenge in southeast England.