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2900–2600 BC

2900–2600 BC
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This is the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and the most famous of several related stone settings in the Calanais area (including Calanais II, III, and others), forming part of a broader prehistoric ritual landscape. Often called the "Stonehenge of the North," the site features a distinctive cross-shaped arrangement of standing stones made from ancient Lewisian gneiss (some of the oldest exposed rocks on Earth). The main monument (Calanais I) includes:A central stone circle with 13 stones surrounding a tall central monolith (about 4.8–5 meters high).
An avenue of stones extending northward (roughly 83 meters long, formed by two parallel-ish rows that fan out slightly).
Rows of stones extending east, west, and south from the circle, creating the cruciform (cross-like) pattern
The stones were erected around 2900–2600 BC during the Neolithic period—predating the main phases of Stonehenge by several centuries (roughly 500 years earlier than its famous sarsen circle).

The central stone circle is shown in the image,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It really does need a large view for the full effect !

jyryk58, Fred Fouarge, Nouchetdu38, Kawasirius and 22 other people have particularly liked this photo


39 comments - The latest ones
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo de ces mégalithes. Bonne soirée.
3 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you, Nicole, a really impressive site!
3 months ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
Akkurat aufgestellt. Für seine Zeit ein besonderes Werk. Sehr eindrucksvoll vorgestellt.
3 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you for the generous comments Michael!
3 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome shot!

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3 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
These ancient stone circles are fascinating, this would be a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing it with us via your image, Roger.
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you George, I'm fascinated by circles and monoliths in general, this is the the most impressive and awe inspiring by some distance,
3 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful and interesting image Roger.
Thank you for the note.
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
My pleasure Jaap, nice comments thank you!
3 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
excellent post!

HWW the same
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you, Annemarue
3 months ago.
 Adele
Adele club
Older than Stonehenge!
I didn't know about this amazing stone setting Roger, thank you for sharing a beautifully composed picture and very interesting infos!
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Adele club
Very nice comments Adele, thank you!
A very atmospheric and thought provoking site!
3 months ago.
 Franck Chabal
Franck Chabal club
Des explications intéressantes une fois de plus, merci Roger, HWW.
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Franck Chabal club
My pleasure Frank, many thanks!
3 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Sehr schön haben sie diese Felsen da aufgestellt lieber Roger,vielen Dank auch für die Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
My pleasure Guni, thank you for the nice comments!
3 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
une info intéressante pour ses menhirs bonne journée Roger.
3 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Welcome comments Patrick, thank you!
3 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A fine Stone Circle Roger.
Have a great day.
TOZ
3 months ago. Edited 3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to TOZ club
Thank you TOZ, this is only half of the stones on this impressive site!
3 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
A mysterious capture. And these might as well be stone walls :-)
HWW, Roger.
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
Thank you Edna, A place that will stay in the memory for ever!
3 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A most interesting place of historical interest Roger. It must have been very exciting to be here to capture this image. Well done.

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you Herb, I have an interest in standing stones, but this was the most impressive by far!
3 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
impressive.
HWW!
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Thank you, Markus, A place to remember for ever!
3 months ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
HWW. a great photo of a wonderful sight
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
Thank you Colin, around 50 stones in the entire site, and few people forget a visit to this most impressive site!
3 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
FEEL THE POWER !
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Thank you Pam, The site oozes power and atmosphere!
3 months ago.
 sunlight
sunlight club
Das ist sehr interessant Roger!
Man fragt sich immer, wie die Menschen damals diese schweren, großen Steine
bewegen konnten.
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to sunlight club
Thank you Ingrid, Ropes and rollers I understand but still a major achievement!
3 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
very interesting!!
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Thank you Gabi, the site has an imminence presence
3 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
Great!
3 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jean-Paul club
Thank you, Jean-Paul!
3 months ago.
 jyryk58
jyryk58 club
Awesome... :-)
3 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you !!!
3 months ago.

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