Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Eric Pfeiffer: Rock the bells: Stonehenge pieces may have been chosen for acoustic properties


Stonehenge has been the source of endless speculation since the strange formation of rocks was first discovered.

But a new theory may be the most interesting of all, with some now saying the rocks at Stonehenge were chosen because of their acoustic properties.

“There had to be something special about these rocks,” archaeo-acoustic expert Paul Devereux told the BBC. “It hasn't been considered until now that sound might have been a factor.” Keep reading

Also see
Macrina Cooper-White: Stonehenge Sound Study Suggests Iconic Rocks Were Picked For Their Acoustic Properties (VIDEO)

Photo: Agence-France Presse

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