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Archaeology
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 Stone Circles
Historical Thread
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The stone circles were erected in the Late Neolithic period.
The Rings were not just meeting places as temples but also were staging posts for trade.
Such large enclosures were for large gatherings at special times of the year such as the solisices and were the centers for archeoastronomy.
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Good info! (* Mel Caledonii, Aug 13, 2005 - 14:15 ) Stone circles - why and what? (* Flidais Niafer, Aug 8, 2005 - 09:46 ) Great sites (* Mel Caledonii, Aug 8, 2005 - 08:14 ) I don't claim any expertise (* Ladee Niall, Aug 7, 2005 - 19:43 ) Why and What are they? (* Mel Caledonii, Aug 6, 2005 - 09:47 )|
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