Alexander Keeler's 20th century reconstruction of Avebury stones. Alexander Keeler performed reconstruction in the early 20th century Stones had been knocked over earlier by Christians who didn't understand the site Keeler found stones under ground via soundings and marked locations with concrete posts
Alexander Keiller's 1930s reconstruction of Avebury stones 🌿 Christians had toppled many stones; Keiller found buried ones via soundings and marked spots with concrete posts. Researchers theorize diamond-shaped stones were feminine, phallic ones masculine. Terrence Meden has proposed fertility rituals with shadow effects at solstices. 🔮
Key Facts
- Alexander Keeler performed reconstruction in the early 20th century
- Stones had been knocked over earlier by Christians who didn't understand the site
- Keeler found stones under ground via soundings and marked locations with concrete posts
- Diamond-shaped stones theorized as feminine, phallic stones as masculine
- Dr. Terrence Meden proposed fertility ritual theory with shadow effects at sunrise/sunset
- Site may have been massive fertility ritual centers for celebrations throughout the year
- The shape, size and layout remain as originally intended despite reconstruction
Related site: Avebury — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Worlds Largest Stone Circle w/@MegalithomaniaUK - Avebury by Wandering Wolf