Cromlech
A megalithic stone circle is a monument prehistoric formed by a line of monolithic vertical ( standing stones ), forming an enclosure of usually circular. Sometimes is a menhir in the center.
One can find stone circles that have other forms, from simple rectangular or tangent to the long serpentine walls, but then considered that this is not strictly speaking of stone circles.
Summary |
These stone circles can be isolated, paired with another circle of stones associated with an alignment of standing stones. The best known of all is the stone circles of Stonehenge stone circle in England.
The stone circles are much rarer than other megalithic monuments ( dolmens , menhirs , covered walkways , cairns ).
Most seem dated, particularly in Europe, in the Bronze Age ( 2500 BC. to 1000 BC. ).
The harrespil (like Bilhres in Aquitaine , in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques ) remained employed during the Iron Age.
We find, however, particularly in Britain (on the island of Er Lannic in the Gulf of Morbihan , for example), the oldest, which was able to date through objects Neolithic , mainly pottery, that 'was found in the soil.
Stone circles are found in small numbers almost everywhere, from the India until England in the Nordic countries , in Kabylia (North Africa) or America. It does not seem possible to ascribe to them a symbolic one.
The skibsaetninger Nordic (collective graves topped stones drawing a boat hull and which may contain hundreds of corpses), with their form of boats, certainly had an entirely different meaning related to Norse mythology.
Etymology
The word stone circle, used in the French language since the eighteenth century , was borrowed ( in 1785 ) in English which itself draws its origin from the Old Welsh. It is composed of CRWM "bent" (Cromie female), and Lech, "flat rock" and means "flat stone (placed) curve.
A stone circle is a megalithic monument is a series of standing stones arranged in circles. It consists of dozens of stone planted in the ground (or menhirs ) and arranged in a circle.
Also known as menhirs arranged in a rectangle in Britain with the " quadrilateral Crucuno "but because of them non-circular, stone circles are not strictly speaking.
Period of construction and functions
The days of building this type of megalith is to place in the prehistory with recent dates between 3500 and 2000 BC.
We can now explain precisely the function of this type of monument. Some researchers suggest the idea of gathering place of worship while others prefer the idea of an observation of the stars or the moon. Some independent researchers will apply until they were the markers of geometry ancestral.
The stone circles of megalithic monuments are far less numerous than the megalithic tombs ( dolmens , boxes , covered walkways , cysts ) or menhirs dating from the same period, however.
Dimensions
Their dimensions vary from one site to another but you can still visit in France of stone circles with diameters of more than 100 meters (site of the Pancake of Carnac in Brittany and the sites and Rigalderie Peyrarines in the department Gard ).
The stone circles and standing stones that make up lies roughly between one meter and three meters high in France. Some Scottish stone circles exceed an average of four meters in height (including the site of the ring Brogdar ).
Geographical location
Cromlechs notable are known in the British Isles and particularly Scotland , in Orkney and Cornwall as well as Portugal.
One of the most famous stone circles of the world is the site of Stonehenge in England, with several concentric circles.
Outside the European continent, the stone circles are known in Africa ( Senegal , Gambia , Ghana , Ethiopia, Algeria ...) but they can not be equated with stone circles in the strict sense because their period of erection was a few centuries ago. However, according to the commonly accepted definition, the construction of stone circles are still prehistoric.
In France, the stone circles are known in Britain ( Henge of Saint-Pierre to Saint-Pierre-Quiberon , or on the island of Gavrinis References
See also
- Main article: List of megalithic sites in the Nord Pas-de-Calais.
Internal Links
External Links
- Dolmens, menhirs & Cromlechs south of France, the largest megalithic zone of France and Europe
- Stone circles of southern France
| General articles, types of megaliths | Megalithism Megalith Neolithic Architecture Megalithic alignment Alley covered Cairn Cromlech Dolmen Henge Menhir orthostat Peulvan Stones trembling Statue-menhir Mound Trilith |
| Africa | Algeria: Roknia Gambia and Senegal: Stone Circles of Senegambia |
| America | Brazil: Archaeological Site Calcoen |
| Asia | Armenia: Zorats Karer Indonesia: Bada Valley |
| Europe | Show: Megaliths in Europe |
| Oceania | Tonga: Ha'amonga 'a Maui |
Leave a Reply
Frequently Asked Questions
- who is better Shania Twain or Lady Gaga?" shania and I prefer you guys a href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAASnrtFhttpanswersyahoocomquestionindex..."
- According to the Bible, Jesus was a historic gay?"a href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAArCNhttpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAArCNa..."
- Are the sentence elements, which are variables and what are the same?"a href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAAROVBqhttpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAAROVBqa..."
- Halifax - Problems transferring money.?"Okay first off the whole new layout of Halifaxs online banking absolutely sucks Since I opened a cardcash account and guaranteed saver account with..."
- q do to improve my face?" my face looks very red and peeling ta ta burning it too What can I do for the rash and redness deminuir hey if the effect is in two days will be ..."
- I can dress well on a date?" hello I can wear on a date with pnatalon denim and a shirt with pink tennis shoes or women as like a balla man dressed in his first appointment for ..."
- Is Coe College In Iowa A Good School?"is Coe College in Iowa a good schoola href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAAgnOUhttpanswersyahooco..."
- ¿Que piensas de esto, Tú?"a href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAAizufphttpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAAizufpa..."
- What will be the first questions that have been made on Yahoo Answers?" was that of brbr WORK a href httpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqidAADhuhhttpanswersyahoocomquestionindexqi..."
- What justifies that it prevents a young activist from leaving the territory of Morocco?" a hrefhttpwwwyabiladicomarticlesdetailsmembremouvementfevrierempechequitterhtml relnofollowhttpwwwyabiladicomarticle..."
- RHH: Goblin Leaked!!!!!!! And Here is a link for you?"a hrefhttpwwwfilesonicitfile relnofollowhttpwwwfilesonicitfileabrbrI shall listen now brbrIgnore t..."
- Why does my laptop connect to my home connection but when i take it school it doesn't connect properly?"I never get connection at school but always at home My friends bring their laptops and get full bars How come my my laptop doesnt connect as well ..."
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5, rated)
Loading ...