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For centuries, stone circles have excited the imagination of their visitors, while archaeologists, astronomers and anthropologists have argued about the purpose of these mysterious abandoned rings. In recent years, accurate surveys of many sites have revealed that these monuments were not simply roughly arranged stone circles, but instead elegantly designed ritual centers. Modern excavations have shown that the earliest circles were erected over five thousand years ago and that sightlines were often built into them towards the sun or moon. Whether in northern Scotland, western Ireland, Wales, or southern England, a picture appears of widely dispersed communities constructing great rings for their ceremonies, frequently burying burnt human bone inside them. In Prehistoric Stone Circles, Aubrey Burl studies these rings, explores their history and reveals how we are gradually coming to an understanding of the true significance of these incredible feats of construction.

Who reads Prehistoric Stone Circles (Shire Archaeology)?

Author

Burl, Aubrey

Publisher

Shire Publications

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780747806097

Category

history

Subjects

Anthropology, Fiction, Reference

Rating

3.87 / 5 (19 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13