Stonehenge is a monument on Salisbury Plain, England. The Neolithic built it 5000 years ago, about 3000BC. Approximately there are 100 massive stones placed in a circular pattern.
This monument was believed to be used for burial and some scholars also say that it was used for functions, as a ceremonial site, a religious pilgrimage destination, or as a memorial in honour of a person.
The Stonehenge was built before metals arrived and before the wheel was invented. A big hole was built with the help of antler tools and the inner circle and outer circle were marked using chalk piles. Inside the hole 56 timber or stone posts were placed in a ring shape. Two types of stones were used - larger sarsen stones and the smaller ‘bluestones’. Different stoneworks were used in the monument. Few of the rocks were very carefully finished, especially the northeast side and the inner faces of the central trilithons.
Large holes with a slope on one side were dug to erect stones. Wooden stakes were lined at the back of the hole. Then a stone was brought at the right position and then hauled using plant fibre ropes. To tip the stone, upright weights were used. The hole was then packed securely with rubble. Probably to raise the horizontal lintel into position, timber platforms must have been used. Finally, to ensure they fit correctly, shaping took place.
credits: Harini
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