Stonehenge is one of the most remarkable monuments in the world since it was built with mathematic precision at a time when science achievements didn’t exist. A recent publication released on June 21st claims the builders of the megalithic monument used the theorem of Pythagoras 2,000 years before the birth of the mathematician.
Stonehenge was built 2,000 years before the birth of Pythagoras
Stonehenge is a megalithic monument in southwestern England, perfectly aligned with the position of the sun on solstice days. Also, on certain dates, different rectangles, triangles, and other shapes appear on the ground. However, the monument becomes one of the biggest attractions on June 21st, during the summer solstice, when the sun perfectly aligns with the stones.
Right on June 21st, a team of contributors released a book called Megalith. This paper claims the builders of the monumental ensemble used the theorem of Pythagoras to put it up. However, Stonehenge was built in 2,500 BC, while Pythagoras was born in 570 BC. If this theory is true, it means they were capable of using advanced scientific knowledge when no one else was aware something like this is possible.
The monument could have been unconsciously aware of the theorem of Pythagoras
Of course, the builders weren’t aware they were doing science. However, they had good knowledge of cosmology, astronomy, and had been studying the complex cycles of nature. This allowed them to place the stones in the right positions to align them with the sun.
One of the authors that contributed to the book said they probably used pieces of rope to depict periods of time related to the sun and the moon position. This might have allowed them to make the necessary measurements for the building of Stonehenge.
This book shows that Stonehenge is a product of science rather than being a mythical construction. Since the monument is so old, people tend to regard the builders as primitives who worshipped the sun. However, they possessed great scientific knowledge even if they didn’t know it. Also, the hypothesis with the theorem of Pythagoras is really plausible.
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