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    Stonehenge is a mysterious structure located in Wiltshire, England composed of sandstone blocks and bluestone pillars arranged in a circular formation. It was built thousands of years ago, but the original builders are unknown. It is believed Stonehenge was constructed in three phases requiring over 30 million hours of labor. While its purpose is debated, it is aligned with astronomical events like solstices. Many ancient cultures adapted beliefs around Stonehenge, though the Celts in particular are associated with using it for spiritual rituals and sacrificing. To this day, the true origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain unknown, but it remains a sacred site attracting tourists from around the world fascinated by its mystique.

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    Stonehenge is a mysterious structure located in Wiltshire, England composed of sandstone blocks and bluestone pillars arranged in a circular formation. It was built thousands of years ago, but the original builders are unknown. It is believed Stonehenge was constructed in three phases requiring over 30 million hours of labor. While its purpose is debated, it is aligned with astronomical events like solstices. Many ancient cultures adapted beliefs around Stonehenge, though the Celts in particular are associated with using it for spiritual rituals and sacrificing. To this day, the true origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain unknown, but it remains a sacred site attracting tourists from around the world fascinated by its mystique.

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    Stonehenge is a mysterious structure located in Wiltshire, England composed of sandstone blocks and bluestone pillars arranged in a circular formation. It was built thousands of years ago, but the original builders are unknown. It is believed Stonehenge was constructed in three phases requiring over 30 million hours of labor. While its purpose is debated, it is aligned with astronomical events like solstices. Many ancient cultures adapted beliefs around Stonehenge, though the Celts in particular are associated with using it for spiritual rituals and sacrificing. To this day, the true origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain unknown, but it remains a sacred site attracting tourists from around the world fascinated by its mystique.

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    Stonehenge is a mysterious structure located in Wiltshire, England composed of sandstone blocks and bluestone pillars arranged in a circular formation. It was built thousands of years ago, but the original builders are unknown. It is believed Stonehenge was constructed in three phases requiring over 30 million hours of labor. While its purpose is debated, it is aligned with astronomical events like solstices. Many ancient cultures adapted beliefs around Stonehenge, though the Celts in particular are associated with using it for spiritual rituals and sacrificing. To this day, the true origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain unknown, but it remains a sacred site attracting tourists from around the world fascinated by its mystique.

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    Eric Flores

    Ms. Stevens

    English 12 CP

    Period 4

    Stonehenge

    Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, England is one of the most interesting and one of the

    most mysterious places in the world. Stonehenge is pillars and rocks that consist of sandstone

    blocks and bluestone pillars. Stonehenge was built thousands of years ago but, its true origin of

    whom or what built it is unidentified. Many cultures found it periodically when they arrived in

    England. Another idea is that extraterrestrials where the ones who built the enormous mass of

    pillars and rocks, but no one really knows. The true facts of Stonehenge are not accurate but

    there are estimations of Stonehenge. It was constructed in three phases. The three phases of its

    construction required more than thirty million hours of labor. Stonehenge consists of around

    seventy five stones. It went to a full circle and turn into a horseshoe shape. The purpose of

    Stonehenge was used for spiritual sacrifice. It is also said that it was built for astronomical

    purpose. It is aligned with the sunrise and summer solstice.

    Many cultures adapted their beliefs with this sacred monument known as Stonehenge. No

    one knows who the first people that used Stonehenge were. The Celts were not one of the first

    people to use Stonehenge. But one of the reasons why they are highly known is due to

    Stonehenge. The Celts used Stonehenge for spiritual rituals and sacrificing. They also used

    Stonehenge to celebrate Summer solstice. There was controversy between on who built

    Stonehenge. The Romans were said to be responsible for building but others say it were the Celts
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    who built Stonehenge. Evidence shows that neither the Romans nor the Celts were responsible

    for building Stonehenge. Stone was built long before they arrived to England. They have recently

    banned from having ceremonies Stonehenge due to all the damages that were being made to it.

    What the Celts found fascinating about Stonehenge is that after it rained they would find

    red puddles inside of Stonehenge; they thought it was a sign but what it really was, were the

    minerals of the stones. It made the water rain turn red. There are many legends and tales on how

    Stonehenge was built. One tale is that Merlin the druid said that he magically set the stones down

    and no labor was required. Another legend is that stones were used for healing stones that were

    brought in from Africa. Least and for most , it is said that the devil stoned a friar with one of the

    stones. The stone was called Heel Stone.

    Today it is one of the most sacred and monumental places on earth. It is hardly ever rare

    that people can be inside of Stonehenge. Tourists from all over the world come in to see this

    spectacular display. The most fascinating thing about Stonehenge is that nobody really knows

    who built it. Many people have dedicated their lives on studying this monument. The Druids sure

    did a lot with Stonehenge from Spiritual rituals to astronomical alignment. . The Druids have

    continued with being involved with Stonehenge all the way to the twentieth century. One famous

    person that was involved with these Druid ceremonies was Winston Churchill who is known as

    one of the greatest world time leaders. He was the British Prime Minister in the sixties. So the

    Druid tradition with Stonehenge has still been strong all the way from the sixteenth century.

    Many people say that natural energy is contained in the stones surroundings which I find very

    fascinating. The Celts being the ones who were the recently ones to have history with

    Stonehenge must be honored to be a part of one of the world’s mysterious wonders. They must
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    have had a lot of honor and pride with Stonehenge. Even though they were not the originators of

    Stonehenge. Many tourist that visit Stonehenge find it fascinating and amazing.

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