Hengeworld
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In Hengeworld, Mike Pitts examines the origins, development, and meaning of henge monuments across Neolithic Britain, combining archaeological evidence, excavation reports, and interpretation.
He explores how these monumental structures functioned in prehistoric ritual, social organization, and landscape use.
Pitts discusses famous sites like Stonehenge within broader regional contexts and highlights lesser‑known examples.
The book emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches and the evolving understanding of Neolithic life.
It serves both as an accessible introduction and a synthesis for specialists interested in prehistoric monumentalism.
He explores how these monumental structures functioned in prehistoric ritual, social organization, and landscape use.
Pitts discusses famous sites like Stonehenge within broader regional contexts and highlights lesser‑known examples.
The book emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches and the evolving understanding of Neolithic life.
It serves both as an accessible introduction and a synthesis for specialists interested in prehistoric monumentalism.
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