England Amesbury

Panoramic view of the complete Stonehenge circle

2013
07/18
NIKON D800, 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/160, ISO 100
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Spectacular panoramic view of the entire Stonehenge megalithic complex allowing appreciation of the circular arrangement of stones on the vast Wiltshire plain. Visitors on the right provide a scale reference highlighting the monumental size of the megaliths, some reaching 7 meters in height. The intense blue sky dotted with majestic cumulus clouds provides the backdrop for this UNESCO heritage site representing one of the world's most fascinating archaeological mysteries. The construction, aligned with the summer and winter solstices, demonstrates the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of British Neolithic populations.

Stonehenge panorama, complete circle, Wiltshire plain, UNESCO, solstice, Neolithic archaeology