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Stonehenge K990668
Filename: K990668.jpg
Size: 3584 x 4878 (21.3MB)
Date: 24th July 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Stonehenge K990668
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. The Eclipse
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Media ID 502271
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Cloud Dark Neolithic Pre Historic Stone Age Stone Circle
EDITORS COMMENTS
Basking in the ethereal glow of a lunar eclipse, Stonehenge stands as a testament to the mystical connection between ancient civilizations and the natural world. Captured in this hauntingly beautiful photograph by Nigel Corrie, the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, is bathed in an otherworldly light as dark clouds gather above, obscuring the moon and casting long shadows over the iconic stone circle. Dating back to the Neolithic and Stone Age periods, Stonehenge has long been a source of fascination and intrigue for historians, archaeologists, and visitors alike. Its precise alignment with the solstices and equinoxes, as well as its proximity to ancient burial sites and sacred springs, suggests that it was a place of great spiritual significance to the people who built it over 5,000 years ago. As the moon disappears behind the clouds during a lunar eclipse, the ancient stones of Stonehenge seem to come alive with a sense of otherworldly energy. The eerie atmosphere of this moment, captured so perfectly by Nigel Corrie's camera, invites us to ponder the mysteries of the past and the enduring power of the natural world to inspire awe and wonder. This photograph is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is beauty to be found in the natural world, and that the past is never truly gone, but rather a part of the rich tapestry of human history that continues to shape our lives today.
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