7 June, 2014 - 07:49 ancient-origins

The Ancient Symbolism of Stonehenge

In this interview, Paul Burley, author of 'Stonehenge: As Above, So Below', explores the ancient symbolism of the enigmatic stone circle in Wiltshire, England, and explains how this symbolism, which can be traced back many millennia and across many cultures around the world, provides a context with which to understand the real purpose of Stonehenge. Paul Burley discusses the relationship between Stonehenge and various astronomical phenomena, explaining how and why it is associated with key star constellations, and offers a new perspective for understanding this mysterious ancient site.

Note: At some points during the interview, technical difficulties resulted in some disruption to the audio recording. We apologise for this inconvenience.

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angieblackmon wrote on 26 September, 2014 - 18:04

I've decided that I love and appreciate that Paul has made himself accessible for interviews! Some people seem so untouchable! Lovely information! :) Can't wait to check out the book!

love, light and blessings

Larry from Montreal wrote on 5 October, 2015 - 15:06

Was Stonehenge rebuilt perhaps many times during the 20th century?

Larry from Montreal

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