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Stonehenge serves as an ancient astronomical observatory, aligning with the movements of the sun and moon. The stones are positioned to mark the solstices and equinoxes; for instance, the heel stone aligns with the sunrise on the summer solstice. This alignment allowed ancient peoples to track seasonal changes, guiding agricultural practices and rituals. Thus, Stonehenge is a testament to prehistoric knowledge of celestial events.
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What is the summer and winter solstice and how does this relate to Stonehenge?
Yes Stonehenge was built to predict seasons. The building is aligned northeast-southwest so that on midsummer's morning, the sun rose close to the Heel Stone.
What time does the Stonehenge open?
Summer - 1st Jun to 31st Aug = 9am to 7pm For other seasons see related link
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.
Prehistoric English site of tall huge stone slabs is?
stonehenge
What can you do at Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is in the country, but there is a guided audio tour and a giftshop on the Stonehenge site.
What is there to do in Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is in the country, but there is a guided audio tour and a giftshop on the Stonehenge site.
Why is the Stonehenge called the prehistoric computer?
Stonehenge is often referred to as a "prehistoric computer" because it is believed to have been used as an ancient astronomical observatory and calendar. Its alignment with celestial events, such as solstices and equinoxes, suggests that it helped prehistoric people track time and seasons. This functionality mirrors the role of modern computers in processing and organizing information, making Stonehenge a significant tool for understanding and predicting natural phenomena.
Is Stonehenge in Ireland?
No. Stonehenge is in Wiltshire, England.
What does the Stonehenge have to do with science?
Nobody is sure. Perhaps as a kind of calendar to calculate the progress of the seasons or year. Perhaps kind of worship place. Perhaps both. Perhaps something else.
This ancient observatory is located on a desolate plain in England is?
it's Stonehenge !!! :)
How did Stonehenge come?
The Stonehenge i would say is Gray
Is Stonehenge still there?
yes Stonehenge is still there in England
