Birth Of Art Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a cromlech,which is a term used to describe a round grouping of stones. The stones weigh about 50 tons a piece and were brought to this site from about 20 miles away. The vertical stones are called Menhirs and the horizontal stones that are curved to follow the design are called Lintels.

Stonehenge

Who-StoneAge Man
What- Stone
When-1650 B.C.
Where-Salsbury plain, England
Why- Calendar, Religion, Worship of sun
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