Stonehenge and Georgia Guidestones

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Stonehenge | National Geographic

STONEHENGE, ENGLAND

The Georgia Guidestones GEORGIA GUIDESTONES

Stonehenge is a famous monument in Britain a prehistoric mystery, architecturally sophisticated built in stages, the first part built 5000 years ago the unique Neolithic stone circle about 2500 BC it is thought to be build by Druid Celtic high priests and used for sacrificial ceremonies in their time also thought to be a place for burials of the dead it was created by people who left no written record some of the stones are called ringing rocks, acoustic for when struck they make a loud clanking sound it has always been a mystery- never quite explained The Georgia Guidestones are a monument in Gerogia, USA made of huge granite slabs erected in 1980, planned for 20 years built by R.C. Christian on a five acre site later given to Georgia it is a set of guidestones inscribed in eight languages its purpose to function as a compass, calendar and clock and guide engraved with things like "Prize truth-beauty-love-seeking harmony ...." some of the ten guide lines are not as acceptable to people engraved in the eight languages on each individual slab since erected conspiracy theories have abounded the slabs have been defaced many times with graffiti For me there is little to compliment each other except they each are both made of stones in a circular formation and they both symbolize something Stonehenge is really, really old and a mystery the Georgia Guidestones build in 1980 with a clear meaning so, in my mind they are separate monuments _______________________ October 21, 2021 Poetry/Free Verse/Stonehenge and Georgia Guidestones Copyright Protected, ID 10-1398-714-21 All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France For the Standard contest, Georgehenge Stone Cold Mind Reflect sponsor, Joe Maverick, Judged 11/28/2021 Fifth Place

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/21/2021 11:53:00 AM

Like any other religion, the Christians "edited" history to disparage competition. What still mystifies the experts is how they transported stones from Wales to Stonehenge 5,000 years ago! Enjoyed!

Constance La France
Date: 10/21/2021 1:59:00 PM

Rico, thanks for visiting and the comment, yes, how did they transport those stones ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/21/2021 11:41:00 AM

These slabs in Georgia are of interests as well. It seems to have a history. It is amazing that it has 8 languages. i wonder how that came about. Its purpose is to function as a compass! Wow! Is it used like that as of today? I wonder. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/21/2021 3:29:00 PM

Hello Constance, I think so to just a monument with 8 different languages on it. I find that interesting. Tranquility & Love. Darlene

Constance La France
Date: 10/21/2021 2:02:00 PM

Darlene, thanks for the visit, as a compass was just one use, have no idea how that would work, I think the main reason is the message of 10 guides to life by in 8 different languages, I think its only purpose today is as a monument, hugs ~ love and serenity _Constance

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/21/2021 11:33:00 AM

Hello Constance, I find the Stonehenge a mystery. I am drawn to it. I have read up on it. I find it hard to believe that Stonehenge was used as sacrificial and ceremonies and a burials for the dead. I find this interesting. Now for the Georgia Guide Stones I also find of interest.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/21/2021 3:25:00 PM

Hello Constance I am also drawn to the mystery of Stonehenge/ I always have. Serenity & Love, Darlene

Constance La France
Date: 10/21/2021 2:04:00 PM

Darlene, I am actually move drawn to the mystery of Stonehenge, thanks for the visit ~ love and serenity _Constance