stonehenge

Thân thiện

Stonehenge consists of a ring of standing stones, each around thirteen feet high and seven feet wide.

Definition

Proper noun * Stonehenge: A prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, southern England. It is a famous and iconic example of a megalithic structure, constructed from large standing stones arranged in concentric circles and horseshoe shapes. It is widely believed to have been used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes by ancient peoples.

Usage

• Stonehenge is used as a singular proper noun to refer specifically to this single, unique monument. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
  • We visited Stonehenge on our trip to England.
  • The alignment of Stonehenge with the summer solstice sunrise is remarkable.
  • How was Stonehenge built without modern technology?

Advanced Usage

• "the mystery of Stonehenge": A common phrase referring to the unanswered questions about its construction, purpose, and builders.
  • Archaeologists continue to debate the mystery of Stonehenge.
• "the stones of Stonehenge" / "Stonehenge stones": Refers to the individual megaliths that make up the monument.
  • The origin of the stones of Stonehenge has been traced to Wales.

Variants and Related Words

• Henge (noun): A prehistoric monument consisting of a circle of stone or wooden uprights, often within a ditch. Stonehenge is the most famous example of this type of structure.
• Megalith (noun): A large stone used in prehistoric monuments.
• Monolith (noun): A single great stone, often in the form of a column or obelisk.

Synonyms

• Prehistoric monument
• Megalithic site
• Ancient circle (though this is a more general term)

Related Phrases

• World Heritage Site: Stonehenge is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Stonehenge and Avebury are protected as a World Heritage Site.
• Summer solstice at Stonehenge: Refers to the modern and ancient gatherings to observe the sunrise on the longest day of the year at the monument.
  • Thousands gather for the summer solstice at Stonehenge every year.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes

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