Callanish Stones - created by jeaniblog


Callanish Stones
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On the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, construction of the site took place between 2900 and 2600 BC. (5 years and 2823 days ago)

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kyricom says:

Very cool! Did they serve some kind of purpose?

author says:

There are 13 primary stones, the tallest of which marks the entrance to a burial cairn. One theory suggests that the stones form a calendar system based on the position of the moon. Local tradition says that giants who lived on the island refused to be converted to Christianity and were turned into stone as a punishment.

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kyricom says:

Very interesting info. I choose to believe the "giants" version! Either way, thanks for sharing.

avatar Eladine
Eladine says:

Im with the giants version too! And what a nice view up there !!

avatar lchappell
lchappell says:

The Bible story about David and Goliath comes to mind. Thanks for sharing this picture and story. I love this kind of stuff, I'm with eladine I believe in giants too. BTW great cartographic description... geography is cool.

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