... unique and mystical places man has ever studied. There are many theories relating to the mysteries of Stonehenge. It has been stated that construction could have begun as early as 3000 B.C. or as late as 1000 B.C. It is also theorized that Stonehenge is not just a single structure, but also a series of structures that were rebuilt, revised and remodeled over a period of ... approximately 1500 years. Stonehenge is the oldest pre-historic structure in Western Europe and is considered one of the great Seven Wonders of the World. The name "Stonehenge" is Saxon in origin and means ... . Sci...

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... remains of hundreds of people were found. This infers that Stonehenge was used as a primary burial site in the Stone and Bronze Ages. Remarkable is that a great amount of cremations were found on the southeast side of the circle, which is where the moon rises at its most southerly point. The many cultures of the Neolithic and Bronze ages seemed to have a pre-occupation with death and ... the afterlife, and consequently took great regard to having the dead buried properly. In addition, since it is not possible to give ... . Perhaps the sun and moon gods, in being born and dying within th...

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