The Mysteries of Megaliths: Stonehenge, Gobekli Tepe & More!

The Mysteries of Megaliths: Stonehenge, Gobekli Tepe & More!

Explore the world of ancient megaliths with Armchair Archaeology! In this episode, we journey back thousands of years to uncover the secrets of monumental stone structures like Stonehenge, the Carnac stones, and Göbekli Tepe. These massive stone giants were crafted without mortar, yet have withstood the test of time—who built them, and why? Were these marvels constructed for the gods, the stars, or as markers of powerful civilizations? Stick around as we reveal a hidden jungle megalith that may challenge everything we know about early technology and ancient societies.

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In this episode, discover:

What makes a "megalith" and how these incredible structures were constructed
The cultural significance of various types, from stone circles and menhirs to dolmens and burial chambers
Astonishing theories behind Stonehenge's alignment with the solstices and its possible astronomical purposes
Insights into Göbekli Tepe’s construction, predating even agriculture, and what it reveals about early human society
The remarkable Carnac stones of France, one of the largest collections of standing stones, and the mystery of their purpose
Join us as we investigate how ancient builders managed to transport these giant stones over great distances and consider whether these structures connected communities across the globe. Don’t miss the incredible reveal of a little-known megalithic site deep in Indonesia’s jungle that may date back even further than the pyramids!

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Defining Megaliths: What Makes a Structure "Megalithic"?
3:14 The Origins of Megalithic Building
5:19 Stonehenge: The Icon of Megalithic Mysteries
7:43 The Carnac Stones: A Lesser-Known Mystery
9:52 Gobekli Tepe: Rethinking the Timeline of Megaliths
12:20 How Were Megaliths Built? Ancient Engineering and Technology
14:28 Purpose and Function: Theories Behind Megalithic Sites
16:49 The Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Megaliths
19:15 Mysterious Alignments: Did Ancient Builders Know Astronomy?
21:20 Legacy of the Megalith Builders: What We’ve Learned and What Remains Unsolved
23:28 Conclusion: The Enduring Mystery of Megaliths

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