Stonehenge show презентация

- Mystery from 4000 years Geographical overview Historical background Theories,legends about the Stonehenge ”Welcome to Stonehenge!” – how is it function today?

Location South England Salisbury Plain World Heritage (1986)

history 3 Phases : (Atkinson,1950) - Stonehenge I. 2950-2900 BC - Stonehenge II. 2900-2400 BC - Stonehenge III. 2550-1600 BC (3 sub-phases)

Phase I. 2950-2900 B.C Circle of timbers (Aubrey-holes)surrounded by a ditch (=bank). Findings: animal bones,deer antles (agancs)  used for dig-out the ground

Phase II. 2900-2400 B.C Bluestones (Preseli Mountains) Avenue

Phase III. 2550-1600 B.C Bluestones removed(Sarsen stonesMarlborough Mountains) Trilithon Horseshoe Y and Z Holes (astronomy) Heel stone Altar stone

Theories about Stonhenge Mystery for the scientists as well Merlin Roman temple( Inigo Jones 17th c.) Druids( 18-19th. C) x Astronomy (ancient computer,observatory) New-Age,neo-pogans, UFO

At the present day the Druids and others assemble at the monument to celebrate the Summer and Winter Solstice At the present day the Druids and others assemble at the monument to celebrate the Summer and Winter Solstice

”Welcome to Stonehenge!” Tourist attraction Gives place for festivals (today: under control)