The Stones of Time
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The Stones of Time
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The Stones of Time
Presents one of the most dramatic archaeological detective stories of our time.
This revealing text describes the exciting discovery and deciphering of the 5,000-year-old stone chambers and standing stones of pre-Celtic Ireland.
At midwinter sunrise, Martin Brennan and his research partner observed a beam of light shining into the central chamber at Newgrange, illuminating a series of glyphs on the back wall. They went on to observe significant solar and lunar events at other chambers and stone complexes in the Boyne Valley and Loughcrew Mountains.
Through a combination of careful observation, analysis of the astronomical alignment of the sites, and personal insight into the meanings of megalithic symbols and carvings, Brennan demonstrates conclusively that the passage mounds and chambers are actually sophisticated calendar devices. The abstract wheels, spirals, zigzags, and wavy lines are identified as symbols of solar and lunar timekeeping.
The Stones of Time offers a fascinating insight into the ancient knowledge and astronomical acumen of our ancestors, unravelling the complexity and purpose behind these incredible structures.
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The Stones of Time is praised for its groundbreaking exploration of ancient cosmological beliefs, offering insights into the intellectual heritage of early civilisations. Reviewers highlight its thrilling approach to archaeological research and its potential to challenge existing prehistoric doctrines, providing a rich and engaging narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780892815098
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 1994
Country: United States
Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Illustration: 300 b&w illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 238.0mm
Weight: 358g
Pages: 216
About the Author
Martin Brennan is a New York artist who spent three years of study on prehistoric art in Mexico and a similar period in Japan. Of Irish parentage, he was drawn to Ireland and the Boyne Valley, where he spent six years studying the neolithic stone chambers and their symbolic art before formulating the groundbreaking theories set forth in this book.
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