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Stonehenge Decoded by Gerald S. Hawkins
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Stonehenge Decoded (original 1965; edition 1970)

by Gerald S. Hawkins (Author)

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There is a wealth of information in the positioning of the stones, in the successive master plans of the structure and in the choice of the site itself.
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Title:Stonehenge Decoded
Authors:Gerald S. Hawkins (Author)
Info:Fontana (1970), Edition: New e., 256 pages
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Although I couldn't agree for a moment with Hawkins's conclusions about the astronomical alignments and 'computer' functions of Stonehenge, this is a fascinating account, as illuminating about the world of 1970s archaeology as it is about Stonehenge itself. Hawkins writes in an engaging style and a surprising portion of the book focuses on myths and legends surrounding Stonehenge and the archaeology of the monument. No prior knowledge of Stonehenge is assumed but some understanding of astronomy is expected and I found the key chapters on the astronomical theory difficult to follow. A recommended read for those interested in the development of archaeological ideas around Stonehenge. ( )
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There is a wealth of information in the positioning of the stones, in the successive master plans of the structure and in the choice of the site itself.

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This brilliant and readable study, challenges the notion that the 3500-year-old Stonehenge was a Druid temple, and concludes that it was actually a sophisticated astronomical observatory - in fact a Neolithic computer, designed to predict eclipses.
Astronomers and archaeologists, as well as the general reader, of decoding the ancient monument by modern computer, and thus unraveling one of history's greatest mysteries.
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