Present thinking that Stonehenge was a calculator and timekeeper for solar and lunar events such as eclipses, solstices and the equinoxes is now going out of favour. Few British archaeologists either believe, or can see any evidence that Stonehenge was was used for complex astronomical 'computations'. There is however considerable evidence that it was carefully designed (as a mirrored symmetrical structure), and that the premeditated design, whatever its contemporary cosmological significance, was set on the axis of the midwinter and midsummer solstices.
According to the information from the akashic records, the place was used early on as a teleportation device. This is related in the book ' Atlantis remembered, history of the world, volume one".
Nobody actually knows. Some believe that it was even built by aliens !
I believe I heard that the latest prevailing theory is that Stonehenge was used in ancient seasonal ceremonies, particularly those of the solstices.
The ancient ruins were built of so much stone that archeologists believed they were built by foreign influences. During an excavation enough African artifacts were found to determine it was built by the Africans and used for trading.
The Grand Gallery in ancient Egypt was a corridor or passageway located within the Great Pyramid of Giza. It served as a pathway to access the King's Chamber, which was located higher up in the pyramid. The purpose of the Grand Gallery is believed to have been primarily functional, providing structural support for the massive pyramid while allowing for movement within the monument.
they believed that myths had truth in them and used those myths that were true contained secrets of the stars and the universe
An obelisk in Ancient Egypt was a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
Seven different types of stone but predominently Sarcen (hard sandstone) and Bluestone; rocks from the Welsh Preseli Mountains.The most common type of stone used at Stonehenge is Preseli Bluestone, a Dolerite stone transported from the Preseli hills, 160 miles away in Wales.The Stonehenge Is made out of mainly basalt and granite.Um stones - I guess
Stonehenge
Stonehenge has no official ceremonial use today, other than a tourist attraction.
Stonehenge is a mysterious ancient monument located in the English countryside. The largest stones standing there are as much as 30 feet tall and weigh an estimated 25 tons apiece. The entire monument is about 320 feet in diameter.
Rocks were used to build the monument, which is a natural object, though man put it together to form Stonehenge. In quick answer, no. It is man-made.
Stonehenge was used to track the stars and, therefore, could be also identify the time of year it was.
Because that is where it was built. It was used a religious meeting place and is also used as an ancient astronomical clock.
You are probably thinking of Stonehenge in southern England, but there's also Carnac in northern France.
The Ancient Africans in Nabta around 6500 BCE built a "stonehenge". The Ancient Egyptians used Astronomy to support Agriculture Calendar.
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.
A megalith is a large stone which has been shaped and set up. Megaliths are used in ancient monuents such as Stonehenge.
Stonehenge is important because no one knows why it was built or who built it. Also the stones used to build it were an enormous size for the technology around that time. How they lifted those stones or transported them from their distant location is still a mystery; much like the pyramids of Egypt. People do not know what its purpose was. Some believe it is a calendar or a burial site or a place for religious sacrifice.
It was not used as a barometer.