The Significance of Monuments

On the Shaping of Human Experience in Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe

Autori

• Richard Bradley

Parametri

Pagine

192pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Antropologia
• Archeologia
• Preistoria e antichità
• Storia

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Exploring the Neolithic period's complexities, Richard Bradley examines the development and significance of monuments like Stonehenge. He traces their evolution from the Mesolithic to the Late Bronze Age, highlighting how these structures shaped prehistoric people's understanding of time and space. The book delves into the transformative role of monuments, showcasing detailed case studies that reveal how societal changes influenced their modification and reinterpretation over six millennia. This analysis offers insights into the paradoxes and evolving consciousness of ancient communities.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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