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Theories
Restoration Issue
Fact or Myth: Is America’s Stonehenge Restored Beyond Study?
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Abstract
This article explores the common belief the archaeological site known as America’s Stonehenge has been restored to the point it can not be studied. To find out if the belief was factual or a myth the author sought out firsthand and period information on the subject. Surprisingly, there was a significant quantity. The written information was used in conjunction with photographs from circa 1915 through 2020. Some of these photographs provided glimpses into the site prior to restoration. Yes, many of the structures have had partial restoration. But as before restoration photographs of the Mensal Stone Chamber and East-West Chamber show neither Goodwin nor anyone else rebuilt any of these stone structures from scratch. They had “foundations” which were used to guide the reconstruction.
Interpreting Native American Stone Structures
The article Native American Historical Beliefs and Cultural Concepts Applicable to Stone Structures (at the authors’ other website www.stonestructures.org) has information on interpreting the ceremonial structures at America’s Stonehenge and other stone structure sites in northeastern United States.
