Through recent archeological finds and exploration, historians readily agree that Stonehenge, the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain in England, was an integral part of ancient Brits' lives and deaths. Associated with the Summer Solstice and now found to be important for burials, Stonehenge excites the imagination of many modern people.
These widely accepted explanations of Stonehenge's mysteries are not universal, however. Some imaginations are not just sparked, but set ablaze by the possibilities. Alternate theories as to what Stonehenge actually is abound. This article covers the top three alternative ideas about Stonehenge's true purpose.
Alien Landing Pad
With no offense meant, I am sure, to the ancient peoples who originally built Stonehenge, some believe that the monolithic circle was actually constructed by aliens who visited Earth long ago. While the purposes for this range from landing pad to intergalactic gift, the theory is backed up by coincidences known well to UFO enthusiasts. Crop circles, commonly believed to be extra-terrestrial in origin, appear frequently near Stonehenge. Ley lines, possibly magnetic lines in the earth that connect "places of power" are often associated with aliens as well.
Portal to the Spirit World
While it is commonly accepted that Stonehenge played some part in religious ceremonies or celebrations of the people who inhabited the area, some believe that it was, or is, actually a portal to the spirit world. The spirituality of these people was based on Nature and various gods and goddesses who embodied natural elements, especially the sun and seasons. When spiritual ceremonies were performed in Stonehenge, some believe, the ancient gods and goddesses were actually manifested. Some claim that the natural energies of the stones and earth can be used to form portals between plains of existance.
Energy Collector
Proponents of the energy collector belief about Stonehenge consider the shape of the stone circle to be akin to an electrical circuit. Not only are the earth's ley lines mentioned in this alternative idea, but the materials and positioning of the stones are also considered. The stone materials themselves, preseli bluestone among others, are conductive when interacting with the chalk base that Stonehenge is built on. People have reported being shocked by touching the stones in the inner circle of Stonehenge.
Stonehenge has been a source of mystery and interest for many years. While scientists and archeologists strive to find the true history and use of the monolithic stone circle, those more in tune with alternative viewpoints pose their own possibilities.
