Nobody knows. Stonehenge is one of the world's greatest mysteries. There are theories that Stonehenge may somehow be related to the solar or lunar cycles or to the positions of the stars. But because nobody knows who built it or exactly when, it's difficult to know what was going on in the sky at the time of its construction to try and match Stonehenge to astronomical events
astronomy
Speculation on the reason it was built range from human sacrifice to astronomy.
Speculation on the reason it was built range from human sacrifice to astronomy.
Speculation on the reason it was built range from human sacrifice to astronomy.
Astronomy
Astronomy
Stonehenge is an ancient monument believed to be aligned with astronomical events such as solstices and equinoxes, not the completion of a star cycle. It is not associated with specific star cycles in astronomical observations.
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Stonehenge.
The Ancient Africans in Nabta around 6500 BCE built a "stonehenge". The Ancient Egyptians used Astronomy to support Agriculture Calendar.
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.
The first "sighting" of Stonehenge was when it was built. Since that time it has remained in the same location, which has been common knowledge. It has never been lost or rediscovered.