The Mystery Of Stonehenge

No place has generated so much speculation and wild theories as the standing stones of Stonehenge.
Stonehenge, which is located at Wiltshire, United Kingdom, is a pre historic monument. It is composed of earth works that surround large standing stones in circular setting. According to many theories, the date of the erection is still unknown where some consider it to be in 2200 B.C. and other saying it to be around 3000 B.C. But till date no such strong evidence shows the exact date of the monument being built.

One of the major mysteries of Stonehenge was how it was built.
The first stones, the bluestones were sourced from the only place in the UK where such stone exists. In Wales, nearly 200 hundred miles away.
The common theory is that these stones were transported largely by water to within a couple of miles of Stonehenge. However no body has even today successfully re-enacted this feat with the technologies available at the time. Nor found any evidence along the way to support this. Other theories include the stones being moved to Stonehenge by glaciers.
The larger stones the Sarsen Stones came from only about 20 miles away, but again with no modern machinery and before the wheel how did they transport these stones through the undulating countryside. The common theory is that they were rolled along on top of tree trunks.



But there is another mystery associated with sacred circle of Stonehenge. Four thousand years and more after Stonehenge was built, nobody is really sure what it was built for.
The current archaeologists viewpoint is that Stonehenge was used for something similar to a current day memorial service. They say that a celebration took place in Durrington Walls a couple of miles from Stonehenge where another henge, Woodhenge is located.
They theorise that a pre service took place at Woodhenge and then the people proceeded for a final service at Stonehenge.
Its also clear that astronomy had something to do with Stonehenge, its just too much of a coincidence the siting of the stones. The pure theory that Stonehenge was all to do with astronomy, the private fiefdom of a 'priest' like figure or group that studied astronomy to predict the seasons for agriculture is largely discredited. Similar peoples across the water in what is now Europe were perfectly able to successfully farm without the use of such structures and there is evidence there was trade/contacts between the two.
A common view is that the timings of the ceremonies was all important and this is the only astronomical significance.
And what is the significance of the ley lines that bisect Stonehenge and many other similar Neolithic monuments that statistically go well beyond it being just coincidence.
There is also evidence that Stonehenge and Durrington Walls was a place of pilgrimage. What is clear is that people traveled some way to Stonehenge. A skeleton found when studied was from a person originating from what is Switzerland today for example. The bluestones first brought to Stonehenge were thought by some ancient societies to have healing properties. Some human remains found show evidence of significant injuries to those attending. So one theory is that Stonehenge was thought to be a place of pilgrimage where miracles of healing may take place.
The religious aspect also has to be accounted for and logically is the key to understanding what went on at Stonehenge. Unfortunately we will never know for sure the detail of what they believed. Today, Stonehenge is used by pagan religions which have some similarities. Druids often use Stonehenge for formal ceremonies, normally long before the tourists arrive.



One viewing this powerful structure gets the distinct impression that they are in the presence of something very important. Something with a purpose that perhaps has still, after all these centuries, not been utilized. For over 5000 years it has stood silent vigil over the earth.