Circles of Stone by Aubrey Burl

Circles of Stone by Aubrey Burl

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Summary

The beginnings, development and gradual end of stone circles are explored in this illustrated guide, combining colour photography with scientific survey. Their significance and use, with astronomical alignments to the sun and moon and today's beliefs that human sacrifices were part of the rituals in the megalithic rings are explained.

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Circles of Stone by Aubrey Burl

The beginnings, development and gradual end of stone circles are explored in this illustrated guide, combining colour photography with scientific survey. Their significance and use, with astronomical alignments to the sun and moon and today's beliefs that human sacrifices were part of the rituals in the megalithic rings are explained.
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ISBN 13 9781860466618
ISBN 10 1860466613
Title Circles of Stone
Author Aubrey Burl
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1999-09-23
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.