Question

Stone circles or boulders on the surface were used to ----?

Answer 1

Hint: The stone circles are the monuments of stones that are arranged in a circle or ellipse. Stone circles or boulders have been constructed in various parts of the world for many reasons. Earlier people believed that stones allow us to feel the energy of the earth and also help us to learn powerful lessons about endurance.

Complete answer:
Stone circles were actually used to Indicate the exact burial place as bodies have been found during excavation. These were typically dated back from Late Neolithic and Early Bronze age periods and were commonly found in Northern Europe and Great Britain. The stones circles were grouped in terms of the size and shape of the stones, their population within the local area, and also the span of their radius. Stone circles are found in various parts of the world including sites such as Karahunge in Armenia, Oshoro in Japan, Intiwatana in Peru, Asota in Pakistan, Calcoence in Brazil, etc. The position of the stones in the stone circles was such that the sun would shine through or over the stones during solstices and equinox. Some stone circles are elliptical and some are concentric and the number of stones in a circle ranges from 4-60.

Note:Gobekli Tepe is considered the oldest stone circle in Anatolia Turkey about 12,000 years old. In some sites, there was no evidence of human remains near the stone circles, this suggests that stone circles were also constructed for ceremonies, rituals, or religious functions. It was also believed that these stone circles served for the purpose of social gatherings.