Stonehenge exploring the greatest stone age mystery

The book explores the theory that the people of durrington walls built both stonehenge and durrington walls, and that the choice of stone for constructing stonehenge has a significance so far undiscovered, namely, that stone was used for monuments to the dead. T darvill, p marshall, m parker pearson and g wainwright, stonehenge remodelled, antiquity, 86 2012, 102140 subscription required. Modern dating methods have shown that stonehenge was built by neolithic britons more than a thousand years before the iron age celts who only became evident in britain by after bce. A striking and original interpretation of the aweinspiring stone age site from one of the worlds foremost authorities on the archaeology of death and burial, this landmark book sets out the new theory about stonehenges true significance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is about the people who built stonehenge and its relationship to the surrounding landscape. People come from all over the world to stare at the iconic stone. Booktopia has stonehenge, exploring the greatest stone age mystery by mike parker pearson. Jun 22, 2012 although many people flocked to stonehenge yesterday for the summer solstice, it seems that the winter solstice was the more significant time of the year when stonehenge was built 5,0004,500. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery 2012 and from machair to mountains. Jun 23, 2012 the new theory, detailed in a new book by parker pearson, stonehenge. Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the. Buy stonehenge by mike parker pearson with free delivery. A distinguished prehistorian he has been involved with many major projects, including leading the recent stonehenge riverside project.

The stones of stonehenge institute of archaeology ucl. Bbc travel we may have cracked the mystery of stonehenge. Research finds stonehenge was monument marking unification of. To the public, the ancient structure is saturated with the eldritch energy of lay lines, the lore of ancient druids and rituals, and was probably built by ancient aliens or so the history channel hypothesizes. Mpps new stonehenge book here is the amazon info for the new book by mike parker pearson.

Stonehenge a monument to unity, new theory suggests live. Jul 18, 2017 stonehenge is one the uks most visited tourist attractions and one of the worlds most enigmatic ancient monuments. Stonehenge is one the uks most visited tourist attractions and one of the worlds most enigmatic ancient monuments. This book provides a popular account of the stonehenge riverside projecta seven year series of excavations between 2003 and 2009 in and. Based on ethnographic experience in madagascar, parkerpearson makes much of this distinction, wood representing the transience of life, stone the permanence of death.

Stonehenge is an iconic monument for people all around the world. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery london, 2012 parker pearson, m, researching stonehenge. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery london, 2012, 193. Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the nearby great henge enclosure of durrington walls. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery hardcover 7 jun. Stonehenge exploring the greatest stone age mystery by. Durrington walls is the site of a large neolithic settlement and later henge enclosure located in the stonehenge world heritage site. The stones of stonehenge the stonehenge riverside project, which undertook major excavations at the henge monument of durrington walls and elsewhere in the stonehenge world heritage site between 2004 and 2009, has led to further research to explore the origin of the stones used to build stonehenge itself. Stonehenge a monument to unity, new theory claims cbs news.

See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jun 25, 2012 the new theory, detailed in a new book by parker pearson, stonehenge. Nevertheless, to this day druids still conduct services at stonehenge on the days of the summer solstice. The new theory, detailed in a new book by parker pearson, stonehenge. Unlike other megaliths, the stones at stonehenge were dressed using stone axes so that their inner surfaces were smooth. Just a new dust cover on an old book which i already have not a new or even updated book. Stonehenge, exploring the greatest stone age mystery by. Until now, the millions of enthusiasts who flock to the iconic site have made do with mere speculation. Mike parker pearson, professor of archaeology, sheffield university, stonehenge exploring the greatest stone age mystery, 2012 m the width of the original ditch 43 feet. Stonehenge riverside project england despite its being one of prehistorys most alluring landmarks, before the stonehenge riverside project led by noted archeologist mike parker pearson, only half of stonehenge itself and far less of. Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker. Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically. A striking and original interpretation of the aweinspiring stone age site from one of the worlds foremost authorities on the archaeology of death and burial, this landmark book sets out the new theory about stonehenge s true significance. Jun 26, 2012 a blog about stonehenge, the bluestones and the ice age.

Jun 15, 2012 the book explores the theory that the people of durrington walls built both stonehenge and durrington walls, and that the choice of stone for constructing stonehenge has a significance so far undiscovered, namely, that stone was used for monuments to the dead. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery by mike parker pearson. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery as want to read. Stonehenge therefore always included a stone circle, whilst durrington walls enclosed wooden circles. Through years of thorough and extensive work at the site. During seven years of work the stonehenge riverside project team explored the enigmatic timber and earthen monuments that surround stonehenge and for the first time revealed details of the lives of the neolithic people who built the monuments. It is not just about stonehenge, but about the stonehenge riverside project which has been investigating the landscape around the. Buy a discounted paperback of stonehenge online from australias leading online bookstore. Complete waste of money straight into the charity shop. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery di mike parker pearson. The feeding stonehenge project is examining the huge assemblage of faunal remains.

Exploring the greatest stone age mystery mike parker pearson hardcover. Stonehenge built as a symbol of peace and unity, british. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery michael parker pearson. Prehistoric britain small group tour odyssey traveller. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery mike parker pearson, stonehenge riverside project england simon and schuster, jun 7, 2012 history 406 pages. Research finds stonehenge was monument marking unification. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery kindle edition by mike parker pearson author format. Get free shipping on stonehenge by mike parker pearson, from. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery by mike parker pearson our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the nearby great henge enclosure of durrington walls. Those massive stones, dragged there from so far away 40 miles, by the most conservative theory by people so long ago, for purposes that have puzzled us for centuries. Stonehenge stands as an enduring link to our prehistoric ancestors, yet the secrets it has guarded for thousands of years have long eluded us.

The stonehenge riverside project, which undertook major excavations at the henge monument of durrington walls and elsewhere in the stonehenge world heritage site between 2004 and 2009, has led to further research to explore the lives of the people of stonehenge. Stonehenge and the ice age how much do we know about stonehenge. Stonehenge exploring the greatest stone age mystery by mike. Stonehenge book by mike parker pearson official publisher.

Jun 01, 2012 the mysteries of stonehenge fascinate archeologists as well as the general public, but for completely different reasons. A blog about stonehenge, the bluestones and the ice age, concentrating on the theory that many of the stones at stonehenge were carried by glaciers. Built around 5000 years ago, it stands for mystery and forgotten secrets waiting to be decoded. The research concluded that stonehenge was built to unify the people of stone age britain. Stonehenge explained by mike parker pearson overdrive. Exploring the greatest stone age mystery the currency converter is for reference only. Jun 22, 2012 the new theory, detailed in a new book by parker pearson, stonehenge. Between 2004 and 2006, excavations on the site by a team led by the university of sheffield revealed seven.