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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 !
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39 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the textures in the stone in this well composed image of an iconic location, Roger. All the best, Joe
2 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you Joe, I have an interest in standing stones and this site was the most impressive I have ever visited!
2 weeks ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de ces mégalithes. Bonne soirée.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Thank you, Nicole, a really impressive site!
2 weeks ago

Mikus said:

Akkurat aufgestellt. Für seine Zeit ein besonderes Werk. Sehr eindrucksvoll vorgestellt.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Thank you for the generous comments Michael!
2 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!

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2 weeks ago

tiabunna said:

These ancient stone circles are fascinating, this would be a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing it with us via your image, Roger.
2 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to tiabunna:

Thank you George, I'm fascinated by circles and monoliths in general, this is the the most impressive and awe inspiring by some distance,
2 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful and interesting image Roger.
Thank you for the note.
2 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

My pleasure Jaap, nice comments thank you!
2 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

excellent post!

HWW the same
2 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Annemarie:

Thank you, Annemarue
2 weeks ago

Adele said:

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!
2 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Adele:

Very nice comments Adele, thank you!
A very atmospheric and thought provoking site!
2 weeks ago