Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Mystery in History Stonehenge


Stonehenge is one of the world’s mysteries.  For a very long time archaeologists have been trying to find out why was Stonehenge was built.  They want to know what Stonehenge used for and who used it.  These questions have yet to be answered.  T here are many theories on Stonehenge but none have been proven true. 

 One of the theories is that Stonehenge was used for telling what time of year.   For example, like a calendar the arrangement of the stones could predict the summer solstice and winter equinox as well as full moons and solar eclipse.  Another theory is that it could be a burial ground since lots of human remains have been found there from all over England.  Other theories could explains these remains such as Stonehenge could have been used for human sacrifice or it could have been a place the ill traveled to for its power to cure them.  Finally, some people believe that Stonehenge was built by aliens because it was built so long ago when they didn’t have the technology we do today to lift such heavy objects or move them such a far distance.  

 In conclusion, even though there are many theories about how and why Stonehenge was built archeologists continue to search for evidence to prove which theory is true.          

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