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Re: The Stukeley Line
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Well my first impulse would be to say yes to the re-erection of stones, my second cautionary impulse would be for two archaeologists, for and against, on this forum explaining the method of excavation and what they wanted to find.
I think 'final phase' is the ultimate goal, just read that it was approximately 600 years of evolution before Avebury arrived at three stone circles and avenues, and let's not forget the 'Obelisk' that dominated the scene.
dating explains all but I'm not sure that it would be possible to date the phases.
In the end Avebury needs to be seen as a whole ritual complex developing over time, education boards can always explain the nitty-gritty. So fundamentally I would raise the stones and then let us walk down the avenues with reverence, never quite knowing the whole story but allowing the imagination to flow...


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Posted by moss
21st January 2013ce
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