If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge

Aronson, Marc. If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge.  National Geographic, Washington D.C.: 2010. 64 pages. Tr. $17.95 ISBN 9781426305993

Annotation

Marc Aronson reveals the latest scientific discoveries and historical theories about Stonehenge and how it may possibly be related to other similar monuments found throughout the world.

Review

If Stones Could Speak is a fascinating new look at Stonehenge, featuring the latest research and theories about the famous monument.  According to archaeologist Mark Parker Pearson, Stonehenge consists not only of the stone circle, but also the surrounding sites including: Southern circle, woodhenge, long barrow, cursus, avenue, Durringson walls, and blue Stonehenge.  Pearson and his fellow archaeologist from Madagascar, Ramilisonina, believe that Stonehenge itself is a monument built to honor the dead.  Ramilisonina has seen similar stone structures in Madagascar which as constructed to honor the ancestors.  Previous theories held that the stone circle was some type of temple where the ancients worshiped.  Pearson believes Ramilisonina is right about Stonehenge being a monument to the dead and he believes that the Southern circle is the remains of a village.  So far Pearson and his crew have uncovered nine neolithic homes, and believe there may have been as many as a 1,000 homes on the site in the past.  This is just one of many mysteries that await to be discovered at Stonehenge and it’s surrounding sites. 

Awards/Honors

Orbis Pictus Honor Book 2011

Front and Back Matter

TOC, Epilogue, Appendices: Encyclopedia of Stonehenge, The Ever-Changing Timeline of Stonehenge, Suggestions for Further Reading

Author’s Website

http://www.marcaronson.com/