Reveals how Stonehenge was an extraordinary astronomical calendar used in the cultivation of ingredients for long-forgotten botanical cures
Stonehenge is just one of thousands of stone circles erected throughout Britain and Ireland for over three millennia from 3,000 BC on. How did this building tradition survive for so long, over such a large area and with such complexity and uniformity, when the people of the British Isles lived in separate, isolated communities and left no evidence of a central leadership or obvious communication network?
Graham Phillips argues that these stone circles are evidence of an astonishing system of healthcare and preservation of ancient medical knowledge that held together a society scattered across the British Isles. With stones aligned to the sun, moon, and certain stars, these ancient monuments enabled the precise timings necessary for the cultivation of medicinal plants. He explains how the megalithic priesthood possessed medical knowledge well beyond their time and may even have discovered a cure for cancer. Furthermore, because they had no form of writing, the megalithic people developed phenomenal memory techniques to preserve their knowledge over many generations, resulting in a class of wisdomkeepers that were not only healers but the living libraries of their culture.
Drawing upon the latest discoveries from recent archaeological excavations and overlooked historical source material, Phillips reveals that the megalithic culture survived far longer than previously thought and that the people who held it together were an enigmatic shamanic sect ultimately called the Druids. Uncovering the secrets of ancient megalithic culture and the purpose of their enigmatic stone circles, Phillips contends that all the evidence has now been gathered to unlock the secrets encoded in the stones--and perhaps discover remedies for diseases still uncured by modern medicine today.
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"Astonishing yet highly convincing theory on the function of the megalithic monuments of Britain by one of the world's most unique historical writers. Graham Phillips explains how our Neolithic and Bronze Age ancestors possessed an acute knowledge of medicine and healing practices, using the stone circles to enhance the cultivation of plant life. A must-read for everyone interested in the lost technologies of our ancient past." * Andrew Collins, science and history writer and author of Denisovan Origins, The Cygnus Key, and G * "Imagine if Egypt's Great Pyramid stood alone in the desert without any remaining evidence of the civilization that built it. This is the enigma of the magnificent stone circles of the British Isles. These ancient wonders are found from the extreme north on Scotland's Orkney Islands to Stonehenge in the south. Graham Phillips's deep research for his compelling Wisdomkeepers of Stonehenge pulls together all the pieces of one of humanity's most fascinating archaeological puzzles." * Rand Flem-Ath, coauthor of The Murder of Moses and Atlantis beneath the Ice * "Graham Phillips has always been noted for his meticulous historical research, depth of vision, and ability to follow the threads of a mystery throughout history." * New Dawn magazine * "There is a highly impressive amount of detailed information and research that went into this book and it has a series of beautiful color photographs of these ancient and incredible sites that will take your breath away and have you wanting to start planning for a trip to the British Isles." * Alternative Perceptions Magazine * "I highly recommend Wisdomkeepers of Stonehenge for anyone who enjoys a delicious ancient mystery. The wisdom offered in this book can turn the ancient curse of living in interesting times from a curse to a blessing--for we may be the first generation in millennia to read the true messages encoded in the sacred stone circle of Stonehenge." * Lesley Crossingham, New Dawn magazine *
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Verlagsgruppe
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Produkt-Hinweis
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Includes 16-page color insert and 30 b&w illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 239 mm
Breite: 163 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-59143-297-5 (9781591432975)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
A former radio journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, Graham Phillips is a historical investigator and author of 14 books, including The Lost Tomb of King Arthur, The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant, and The End of Eden. He lives in England.
Acknowledgments
1 An Enigma in Stone
2 The Birth of Civilization
3 Prelude: The Emerging Cultures of the Late Stone Age
4 The Beginning: The Stones of Stenness
5 Progression: The Discovery of Stone Circles throughout the British Isles
6 The Phases of Megalithic Construction
7 Rivalry among the Megalithic Complexes
8 Long Stones and Ley Lines
9 The Migration of the Beaker People and Other Cultures
10 Celtic Inheritance and the Roman Invasion
11 The Druids' Lasting Influence
12 Astronomy and Medicine in the Stone Circles
13 Secret of the Stones and the Red-Haired Druids
Notes
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