“The BBC, without evidence, claims that Stonehenge may have been a prehistoric computer”
The BBC does not actually claim that.
1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
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Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#12Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it. Like, it obviously had SOME purpose.
Yeah, why did they go through all that effort to build the Eiffel tower?
It honored the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. And it demonstrated French industrial prowess, iron craftsmanship advanced engineering capabilities..
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#13“The BBC, without evidence, claims that Stonehenge may have been a prehistoric computer”
laughs in Egyptian
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#14Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it. Like, it obviously had SOME purpose.
What's interesting is that it may have had multiple changing purposes during construction.
It took 1500 years to be established in its current form. It's pretty likely (to me at least) that the purpose of the year 1 work was different from year 1500.
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#15Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yeah, why did they go through all that effort to build the Eiffel tower?
It honored the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. And it demonstrated French industrial prowess, iron craftsmanship advanced engineering capabilities..
Furthermore: The Eiffel Tower was planned to be temporary, it only still stands because it was used as a radio tower.
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#16Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it. Like, it obviously had SOME purpose.
Or someone told them that folks in Egypt made a huge building out of stones. They started and gave up after a while. As good a story as any?
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#17It's clearly either a giant granite birthday cake... or a prison far too easy to escape.
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#18Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it. Like, it obviously had SOME purpose.
> Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it
I think the same way looking at medieval cathedrals or Roman and Greek era theatres, collesiums, and agoras...
At least the Ottomans used the Parthenon as an arms depot, giving those stones some meaning.
(This is sarcasm)
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#19Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it. Like, it obviously had SOME purpose.
> Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it I think the same way looking at medieval cathedrals or Roman and Greek era theatres, collesiums, and agoras... At least the Ottomans used the Parthenon as an arms depot, giving those stones some meaning. (This is sarcasm)
It wasn't "for the view," it was, in no particular order, and non-exhaustively:
* To provide work * To serve as a reminder of the power and authority of the church * To glorify God * To make sure all the other nearby kingdoms were aware of how much cooler you are than them
Re: 1960s theory that Stonehenge was a prehistoric computer
#20Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Would be pretty stupid to spend all this energy erecting stones just for the view of it I think the same way looking at medieval cathedrals or Roman and Greek era theatres, collesiums, and agoras... At least the Ottomans used the Parthenon as an arms depot, giving those stones some meaning. (This is sarcasm)
It wasn't "for the view," it was, in no particular order, and non-exhaustively: * To provide work * To serve as a reminder of the power and authority of the church * To glorify God * To make sure all the other nearby kingdoms were aware of how much cooler you are than them
sarcasm (noun) - the use of words that mean the opposite of what one intends to say especially in order to insult, to show irritation, or to be funny : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on ironic and usually bitter and caustic language often directed against an individual or idea.