Stonehenge

Christian Abella March 18, 2014 Period 2 Math 7

What is stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument made by Neolithic people about 5,000 years ago and was modified by ancient Britons for over 1,500 years. Its purpose is still being debated.

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purposes for stonehenge

Ancient burial site ceremonial gathering place religious center

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purposes for stonehenge

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an ancient calendar Stonehenge predicts Solstices Stonehenge Predicts Eclipses

geometry
the average circumference of the Sarsen circle 316.8 feet diameter of the sarsen circle 108 feet The sarsen stones weighed 25 tons and were 18 feet tall The sarsen circle is made up of hexagons, pentagons, and decagons

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