Stonehenge Has Got a Younger Sister Ales Stones in Sweden Decoded

Nils-Axel Mörner, Bob G. Lind

Archaeoastronomy, Malm?, Sweden.
Paleogeophysics & Geodynamics, Saltsj?baden, Sweden.

DOI: 10.4236/ijaa.2012.21004                

Abstract

We report a novel finding that Stonehenge in England and Ales Stones in Sweden were built with the same basic geometry and using the megalithic yard as standard of measure. This opens quite new perspectives into cultural influence, travel and trading in the Bronze Age.

Keywords

Archaeoastronomy; Stone Calendars; Stonehenge; Ales Stones

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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