Sunday 7 December 2008

Stonehenge rocks

Stonehenge is a well preserved time capsule- it takes you right back in time. The minute we stepped in a feeling of being in a different age set in. There is so much history in the place -I just had to close my eyes and could be transported back in time.
Stonehenge also has its share of mysteries - how were the huge rocks transported from such far off places? How were the huge structures raised and fitted together? And what was the purpose of the structure?
The first two questions conjured up images of elephants dragging these rocks. Dismissing the fantastic I thought about the purpose of Stonehenge. There were several graves near by so maybe it was central burial area. Or given the fact that the rocks are positioned with precise maths - maybe it was a season tracking device. Or maybe it was an ancient party zone where folks got together to celebrate the seasons.
As I let my imagination run wild, one more thought struck me. Given the solemnity and grandeur of the structure and the painstaking detail of its design - it obviously served an important purpose. Maybe it was the equivalent of a town center- or a country center - maybe maybe maybe....Heres to the mysterious and wonderful Stonehenge