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Rhyl Gorsedd Circle
Date Added: 22nd Jun 2016
Site Type: Modern Stone Circle etc
Country: Wales (Denbighshire)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Jun 2016. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 3 Access 5
Rhyl Gorsedd Circle submitted by MartinJEley on 22nd Jun 2016. The complete circle.
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Log Text: The site is a simple circle in good condition with easy access. I found it unusual in that it has 11 equally spaced upright stones with a 12th smaller stone placed midway between two stones. The 12th stone aligns with the centre of the circle, where there is a recumbent stone, and the diagonally opposite stone. The direction of this line appears to be generally North East or towards the mid-summer sunrise.
I did not find any posted information at the site. Current photos will be uploaded.
America's Stonehenge
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: United States (New England)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jul 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
America's Stonehenge submitted by thecaptain on 14th Dec 2003. The sacrificial table at Mystery Hill, also known as America's Stonehenge, near Salem, New Hampshire. Is it an ancient site or a fairly modern construction ? They say its over 4000 years old, but who built it ?
When I visited 10 to 15 years ago it was a really horrible wet day, so I didnt get many pictures. And I have to say, that despite their best efforts to assure me that carbon dating of objects prove it to be 4000 years old, the stones just didnt look weathered enough to me.
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Log Text: Understanding that this Stonehenge was unlikely to have the grandeur of the more famous cousin in Wiltshire, England we chose to arrange a visit anyway. The remaining building structures and stones clearly show a long history and knowledge of significant solar events during the year. The fact that much of the site is tree covered makes it harder to appreciate the setting the context of the surrounding landscape. It was worth the visit.
Göbekli Tepe
Date Added: 14th May 2014
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Turkey
Visited: Would like to visit
Göbekli Tepe submitted by AlexHunger on 1st Aug 2006. Segment D is one of the near circular shaped pillared areas in the best condition of Göbekli Tepe.
There are 5 more, usually smaller such pillared areas on this site, many of the pillars having elaborate carvings.
Göbekli Tepe is apparently a Pre Pottery Neolithic Temple dating back to about 9,000 BCE near the Euphrates in South Eastern Turkey.
With kind permission from Dr. Klaus Schmidt, of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut.
Original text provided: Anlage D ist die bes...
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Callanish
Date Added: 2nd Aug 2014
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Lewis)
Visited: Would like to visit
Callanish I submitted by chrispy on 2nd Jan 2010. Callanish 1 june 2009 at sunset showing the central circle
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Machu Picchu.
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 13th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 5
Machu Picchu. submitted by KaiHofmann on 6th May 2013. Machu Picchu.
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Log Text: The site is impressive because there are so many buildings where the walls are still intact, or restored. It makes it possible to imagine how the it may have looked when it was occupied. The journey in and the climb up the mountain, by bus, make it clear just how isolated Mach Picchu was when it was built.
Despite having seen many pictures and read many articles a visit to the site still made a huge impression on me.
Huaca Pucllana
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Pyramid / Mastaba
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 11th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Huaca Pucllana submitted by mfrincu on 17th May 2015. Ancient Pyramid complex in the middle of the Miraflores neighborhood.
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Log Text: The site access is controlled and there is an admission fee. Exploring the site is by guided tour only with a guide, in English or Spanish at least. Although portions are damaged, or remain to be excavated, there are sufficient structures visible to be able to appreciate the pyramid and many of the other buildings. Interpretative material, a small museum, and a scale model help to explain the site and what is known about it.
The tour took a little over an hour and I found it to be very informative. I would recommend it to anyone with time to spare in the Miraflores area of Lima.
Ollantaytambo
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 13th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Ollantaytambo submitted by Jurgen on 5th Dec 2006. Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco, Peru. Ollantaytambo is a massive pre-Inca citadel located 50 kilometers from Machu Picchu.
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Log Text: This is an impressive fortress site nestled in the Sacred Valley. The terraces and stonework are easily accessible with something of a climb up the stairs. The view and sun temple both make the climb worthwhile. The explanation from our tour guide of the 'knobs' on the large stones is that their shadows helped track such solar events a solstices.
Cusco
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 15th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Cusco - Qorikancha submitted by davidmorgan on 7th Jan 2011. The remains of the Inca Temple of the Sun lie beneath the Cathedral of Santo Domingo.
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Log Text: Cusco consists of buildings and structures that are a mixture of modern, Colonial, and Inca. The most impressive example for me was the Inca "Koricancha" parts of which can still be seen in, around, and under the church and convent of Santo Domingo. The remains of Inca temple are a great opportunity to appreciate some the details of their superb masonry skills. There are many indications of the solar alignments that would be expected in a temple to honour the Sun God. Well worth a visit.
Qenko
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 15th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Qenko submitted by Michelledubois on 11th Oct 2011. Near Cuzco is at a site called Qenqo, which is a monstrous rock all carved out with tunnels inside, and the whole upper surface is a maze of sculpted surfaces. The stone is andesite. The "thing" in this photo creates a perfect Puma head shadow 2 times a year. Nobody knows its true purpose.
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Log Text: An interesting site where we got to take a close look at a small temple in a natural location under the rocks.
Sacsayhuaman
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 15th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Sacsayhuaman submitted by davidmorgan on 30th May 2007. Some local fauna for the tourists.
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Log Text: An impressive site where the sheer size of some of the stones used in its construction are incredible. The site is also the head of the Puma design incorporated in the street plan of Cusco.
Sillustani necropolis
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 18th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Sillustani necropolis submitted by dt44 on 10th Oct 2010. Pucara period
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Log Text: A fascinating site in a beautiful location.
Nazca Lines
Date Added: 27th Apr 2016
Site Type: Hill Figure or Geoglyph
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 19th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3
Nazca Lines - Spider submitted by SolarMegalith on 29th Apr 2009. Nazca - the figure of the spider measuring almolst 40 meters. Most of the lines were made between 300th and 900th year AC.
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Log Text: The Nazca Lines were viewed by aircraft, flying from Pisco Airport near Paracas. The pilot showed us all the main glyphs, often banking steeply to give us a good view. Photographs do not easily do justice to the impressive designs.
Candelabra
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Hill Figure or Geoglyph
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4
Candelabra submitted by SolarMegalith on 17th Oct 2010. Perfectly preserved pre-Colombian hill figure on Paracas peninsula (photo taken on April 2008).
site in Peru
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Log Text: The Candelabra is viewed by boat, in our case during a trip to the nearby Ballestas Islands. It certainly looks to me like a representation of the Southern Cross Constellation?
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Date Added: 5th Mar 2014
Site Type: Museum
Country: Mexico (Mexico Other)
Visited: Yes on 7th Feb 2010. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
Museo Nacional de Antropología submitted by neolithique02 on 25th Mar 2012. See more photos : http://neolithique02.blog4ever.com/blog/photos-cat-65835-1948634776-visite_du_musee_d_anthropologie_de_mexico__mexique.html
Site in Mexico Other Mexico
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Log Text: An excellent museum with many artifacts well displayed. I was particularly impressed by the size of the famous Aztec Calendar Stone. Despite only having a couple of hours I saw most of the museum and took many photographs. As I left I had the opportunity to enjoy a display of Native Pole Flyers.
Tenochtitlan - Templo Mayor
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Mexico (Estado de Mexico)
Visited: Yes on 16th Aug 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Tenochtitlan - Templo Mayor submitted by AlexHunger on 26th Apr 2007. 1982 excavations in Downtown Mexico City.
The site was rediscovered under derelict buildings near the cathedral.
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Log Text: Having already visited the amazing site of Teotihuacan I was equally pleased with the detail that could be seen in this temple and the informative adjoining museum. Situated in Mexico City the access is easy for anyone who has some time.
Teotihuacan - Pyramid of the Sun
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Pyramid / Mastaba
Country: Mexico (Estado de Mexico)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2010. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Teotihuacan - Pyramid of the Sun submitted by AlexHunger on 19th Apr 2007. North side of the multi tiered Pyramid of the Sun as seen from the pyramid of the Moon
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Log Text: The Pyramid of the Sun is just overwhelming in its majesty and simplicity.
Teotihuacan - Temple of Quetzalcoatl
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Pyramid / Mastaba
Country: Mexico (Estado de Mexico)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2010. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Teotihuacan - Temple of Quetzalcoatl submitted by DrewParsons on 7th May 2012. The Temple of Quetzalcoatl photographed during an overland trip from Los Angeles to Belize and Guatemala in December 1992.
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Log Text: This pyramid is most notable for the features that adorn it.
Teotihuacan - Pyramid of the Moon
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Pyramid / Mastaba
Country: Mexico (Estado de Mexico)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2010. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Teotihuacan - Pyramid of the Moon submitted by LivingRocks on 19th Apr 2007. The Pyramid of the Moon from the Pyramid of the Sun.
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Log Text: This pyramid give a tremendous view along the so called Street of the Dead. Although access only allows you to climb part way to the summit it is enough appreciate the whole complex.
Teotihuacan
Date Added: 17th Mar 2014
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Mexico
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2010. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 5
Teotihuacan - Pyramid of the Moon submitted by LivingRocks on 19th Apr 2007. The Pyramid of the Moon from the Pyramid of the Sun.
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Log Text: The scale of the structures leave you in complete wonder at they must have looked like in their day. It was well worth the slow journey out of Mexico City in the heavy traffic.
Newgrange
Date Added: 19th Mar 2014
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Ireland (Republic of) (Co. Meath)
Visited: Would like to visit
Newgrange submitted by McDeil on 8th Jan 2002. Entry at Newgrange showing massive carved stone which once blocked the entry. Not shown are the tourists who in Summer would queue for up to an hour to be taken through the tomb!
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