Archaeologists start Stonehenge dig

AP/Yahoo! ^ | March 31, 2008 | GREGORY KATZ

[bamahead]

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[jws3sticks]

We need a picture of this magnificent structure:

It is amazing to drive to, when you mount the last hill and there it is. Words don't describe the feeling of being with the folks who constructed it. Walking amongst the stones is a life long memory for this typist.

[Verginius Rufus]

They were set up to attract Spanish tourists. At least the site was full of them the day I visited.

[MovementConservative]

I thought Chevy Chase knocked those things over a few years back.

[Mike Darancette]

What a cool dig.

[I see my hands]

IIRC, I recently read an article written by a Brit lamenting the lack of respect they receive in the UK. That locally they've become regarded as little more than a tourist draw. Like a roadside giant ball of twine or a Mystery Hill.

The author also mentioned that wandering amongst is no longer permitted.

[I see my hands]

"establish a firm date for when the first mysterious set of bluestones"

In my case it was when I was 13, after the spring dance.

[Gator113]

I’ll bet that is surreal.

[william clark]

...there remains great debate about the actual purpose of the structure.

It was the first merry-go-round, but still had a few engineering hurdles to be worked out.

[blam]

Thanks for the ping.

Archaeologists Begin Historic Stonehenge Dig

[BigCinBigD]

Let me see those bones.
You don't need to see those bones, these are not the Druids you're looking for.
These are not the Druids were looking for.
They can be on their way.
You can be on your way...

Move along..

[FreeManWhoCan]

I too visited them years ago and yes it is an incredible sight. A tip I give everyone is to look up the website where they actually give you a pass to go see them. If you don’t do this, you will have to be behind a fence like the rest of the public and view them. I was able to go in and walk around and actually touch them. Years ago some punks that were celebrating spray painted them and spoiled it for the rest of the world.

[SunkenCiv]

thanks bamahead.

Archaeologist Begin Historic Stonehenge Dig
The Telegraph (UK) | 3-31-2008 | Nic Fleming
Posted on 03/31/2008 10:07:36 PM UTC by blam
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[SunkenCiv]

stonehenge site:freerepublic.com

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[Bigg Red]

Even the Druids are happy with this project, we’ve spoken to them and they don’t object.”

^^^
Good grief! Who cares what a bunch of dunderhead pagans think about the dig?

[Verginius Rufus]

I didn't know there were passes...I just took the bus from Salisbury, moseyed along the boardwalk behind the other tourists, and got back on the bus. I've heard Avebury is a better experience but didn't manage to go there.

Hadrian's Wall isn't as old or spectacular but parts of it are worth visiting, especially around Housesteads...nice walking trails along the wall.

[BushMeister]

Don't look for it, Darvill! You may not like what you find!!!

[Between the Lines]

Update: 'Breakthrough' at Stonehenge dig