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Aloha, For all of us non-specialists in British and European archeology, Environmental Graffitti provides a useful article that summarizes the archeology and some important burials of the Stonehenge complex. With many photos and grafiks. Among other things, the article is a useful reminder that Stonehenge has a long history as a site for astronomical observations, rituals, and funereal memorials. The Stonehenge that we see is what remains of the end of all this history. In addition, the article tweaked me about the Beaker culture, which may have played a supervisory or ideological management role in some of the deign and construction of Stonehenge. Plus, it reminded me that by the time that Celtic immigrants arrived in England, Stonehenge's use as an operating ceremonial center had essentially ended. <<Megaliths and Murder: The History of Stonehenge>> Fri, Oct 16, 2009 http://url.synthlife.com/v6k15z3g Musing Ancient Sacred Complexes & Today's Speculations! Rose, Tim W.