May 14, 2006

Stonehenge in the Amazon

Yet more evidence that apparently pristine wilderness may prove to be anything but:

Brazilian archaeologists have found an ancient stone structure in a remote corner of the Amazon that may cast new light on the region's past.

The site, thought to be an observatory or place of worship, pre-dates European colonisation and is said to suggest a sophisticated knowledge of astronomy.

Its appearance is being compared to the English site of Stonehenge.

Posted by David on May 14, 2006 1:47 PM

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I always wonder when an articls says something like the stones were laid in alignment with the winter solstice, are they referring to the solstice position 2,000 years ago or now. Or is the measurement not that precise that it makes a difference.

Posted by: Sarah [TypeKey Profile Page] on May 14, 2006 8:03 PM
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