Parker pearson supports his claim that stonehenge is our largest cemetery from the entire third millennium b. Stonehenge decoded examines british archaeologist mike parker pearsons groundbreaking theory one that places this ancient monument at the centre of one the largest prehistoric religious. Michael mike parker pearson, fsa, fsa scot, fba born 26 june 1957 is an english archaeologist specialising in the study of the neolithic british isles, madagascar and the archaeology of death and burial, and is known for his catchphrase the dead dont bury themselves. Good books about stonehenge salisbury and stonehenge. Mike parker pearson is a professor at the university college london institute of. Hawkins claimed to observe numerous alignments, both lunar and solar. For example, the summer solstice sun rose close to the heel stone, and the suns first rays shone into the centre of the monument between the horseshoe arrangement. Mike parker pearson is professor of archaeology at sheffield university and an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death. Buy stonehenge by mike parker pearson with free delivery. Michael parker pearson, renowned archaeologist and author, will present.
Mike parker pearson is a professor of archaeology at sheffield university. Stonehenge decoded national geographic channel canada. Jun 01, 2012 the write up of the big riverside stonehenge project by mike parker pearson was a pleasant and interesting read. More than 50,000 cremated bone fragments, of 63 individuals buried at stonehenge, have been excavated and studied for the first time by a team led by. Explore books by mike parker pearson with our selection at. The author of fourteen books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 2003 to 2009.
Mike parker pearson describes surprising findings at. Archaeology, stonehenge, neolithic, bronze age, henge, archaeological history. Stonehengea new understanding by mike parker pearson. Mike parker pearson describes surprising findings at stonehenge for. He also appeared in the documentary stonehenge decoded during the project.
Well organized and written by the foremost scholar of the durrington walls, woodhenge and stonehenge complex, the book is very reader friendly and offers all the. Spinal taps nigel tufnel shares his unorthodox views about stonehenge. Mike parker pearson and the stonehenge riverside project. The author of 16 books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 2003 to 2009. Stonehenge mike parker pearson by robert john langdon at last ive been. Plans, descriptions, and theories, sets out theories. Rightly shortlisted at the british archaeology awards. From 2003 to 2009, the archaeologist mike pearson led the stonehenge riverside project that studied stonehenge and the nearby great henge enclosure known as durrington walls in the full context of.
Stonehenge a monument to unity, new theory suggests live. Human habitation in the area dates to at least 7000 bc. According to parker pearson, the discovery of the winter sunset axis at stonehenge by the laser scan project supports his previous findings. Mar 25, 2014 stonehenge a new understanding rewrites the story. The age of stonehenge mike parker pearson 1, ros cleal 2, josh pollard 3, colin richards 4, julian thomas, chris tilley 5, kate welha m 6, andrew chamberlain, carolyn chenery 7, jane evans. Mike parker pearson is an archaeology professor, the author of earthly. British archaeologist mike parker pearson reveals new evidence in a world exclusive. Parker pearson appears to have little respect for academic rigour, and a much greater liking for the process of telling a good tale.
Stonehenge may have been burial site for stone age elite, say. Stonehenge has both the taste and the content of an authentic archaeological log book, and without doubt will become an essential academic source. This book provides a popular account of the stonehenge riverside projecta seven year series of excavations between 2003 and 2009 in and around stonehenge by a large team of. In this latest book in the council for british archaeologys archaeology for all. Stonehenge may have been burial site for stone age elite. He has appeared in the national geographic channel documentary stonehenge decoded and in the nova episode secrets of stonehenge. Stonehenge decoded by hawkins, first edition abebooks. Chalkland, an archaeology of stonehenge and its region by andrew j lawson.
A professor at the ucl institute of archaeology, he previously worked for 25 years as a professor at the university of. Stonehenge, and there were no other visitors, the car was just parked on the grass and you could just walk around the stones and touch them. Michael mike parker pearson, fsa, fsa scot, fba born 26 june 1957 is an english. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Yet the book has so much new information on stonehenge and its immediate area that i was having many wow. He is an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death and also specialises in the later prehistory of britain and northern europe and the archaeology of madagascar and the western indian ocean.
As professor pearson establishes once and for all in his literally groundbreaking new book, stonehenge has a very curious connection to the. In this latest book in the council for british archaeologys archaeology for all series, professor mike parker pearson presents an uptodate interpretation of stonehenge and its. Jun 22, 2012 the new theory, detailed in a new book by parker pearson, stonehenge. Stonehenge explained by mike parker pearson overdrive. Good books about stonehenge salisbury and stonehenge guided. He has published 14 books and over 100 academic papers. Mar 08, 20 more than 50,000 cremated bone fragments, of 63 individuals buried at stonehenge, have been excavated and studied for the first time by a team led by archaeologist professor mike parker pearson. The oldest human remains found by parker pearsons team date to around 3030 b. This book provides a popular account of the stonehenge riverside projecta seven year series of excavations between 2003 and 2009 in and.
May 30, 2008 professor mike parker pearson discusses the society which built stonehenge, in national geographics world exclusive, stonehenge decoded. Parker pearson has authored books such as the archaeology of. Largest stoneage settlement found in northern europe may unravel mystery in stonehenge decoded only on national geographic channel. List of books and articles about stonehenge online. Parker pearson is an internationally renowned archaeologist with more than 10 books, seven edited or coedited books, and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters to his credit.
This book is about the people who built stonehenge and its relationship to the surrounding landscape. What sets this book apart from other stonehenge interpretations is this author takes the time, lots of time to support everything with astronomical alignments,timedating, and mathematics. Stonehenge mike parker pearson the post glacial flooding. His numbering system of the monuments many sarsens and bluestones is still used to this day, and his slim book, stonehenge. Professor mike parker pearson discusses the society which built stonehenge, in national geographics world exclusive, stonehenge decoded. First, ive read several books about stonehenge and other ancient monuments, been to stonehenge, heard mike parker pearson speak last spring, and feel moderately wellinformed. Preeminent among megalithic monuments in the british isles, it is similar to an older and larger monument at avebury, some 20 mi 30 km away. From 2003 through to 2009, parker pearson directed the stonehenge.
A new understanding, archaeologist and project director mike parker pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigmshifting theory of the true significance that stonehenge held for its buildersand mines his field notes to give you an insiders view of the dirt, drama, and thrilling discoveries of this historychanging. Jul 10, 2012 who was buried at stonehenge is simply a paper from antiquity 2009 written by mpp et al and informing some of the content of the new book, any one interested in the monument would have known of the content when it appeared. Stonehenge has an opening in the henge earthwork facing northeast, and suggestions that particular significance was placed by its builders on the solstice and equinox points have followed. The most authoritative, important book on stonehenge to date. A prolific author, he has also written a variety of books on the subject. Stonehenge decoded 2 stonehenge decoded 2 all galleries. Mike parker pearson, who joined the institute in 2012, has been leading. C tells of the mythology that surrounds it and of the remarkable techniques that were employed to bring the stones across 100 miles of sea and land to their site of construction on. From a massive neolithic avenue connecting the neighboring wood henge durrington walls to the river avon, to the discovery of 63 ancient cremation burials at stonehenge, pearson presents new evidence that indisputably links stonehenge to a network of similar cremation monuments and ancient cemeteries across greater britain. An excellent book which looks not just at stonehenge, but at a much wider area. The books narrative is full of firstname bonhomie, giving the impression that conclusions on important matters are simply arrived at via jolly chats between good mates over a pint or two in the nearest. Built around 5000 years ago, it stands for mystery and forgotten secrets waiting to be decoded.
Mike parker pearson books and biography waterstones. According to parker pearson, the discovery of the winter sunset axis at stonehenge by the laser scan project supports his. Stonehenge is an iconic monument for people all around the world. Hawkins recreates the dramatic discovery of stonehengea sophicated and brilliantly conceived astronomical observatory used by three different groups of people over a400 year period beginning around 2000 b. Mar 19, 20 parker pearson is an internationally renowned archaeologist with more than 10 books, seven edited or coedited books, and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters to his credit. The project unearthed a wealth of fresh evidence that had gone untouched since prehistory. Oct 24, 20 mike parker pearson, who joined the institute in 2012, has been leading a 10yearlong research programme on stonehenge and, in this paper, he outlines the history and current state of research. New light on stonehenge history smithsonian magazine. This indepth analysis of stonehenge, avebury, durrington walls woodhenge and old sarum, led langdon to the discovery the location of the lost world of atlantis as described by plato that existed ten thousand years ago and is now under the north sea. Jun 07, 2012 first, ive read several books about stonehenge and other ancient monuments, been to stonehenge, heard mike parker pearson speak last spring, and feel moderately wellinformed. Stonehenge expert to discuss research news hamilton college. Get free shipping on stonehenge by mike parker pearson, from. Hawkins recreates the dramatic discovery of stonehenge a sophicated and brilliantly conceived astronomical observatory used by three different groups of people over a400 year period beginning around 2000 b.
He argued that stonehenge could have been used to predict eclipses. List of books and articles about stonehenge online research. The great prehistoric structure is enclosed within a circular ditch 300 ft 91 m in diameter, with a bank on the inner side, and is approached by a broad. Aubrey burl, author of a brief history of stonehenge and seven other books on.
From 2003 to 2009, author mike parker pearson led the stonehenge riverside project, the most comprehensive excavation ever conducted around stonehenge. Many have tried to understand stonehenge on its own, without thinking greatly about its surroundings on the windswept plain, or the people of its. Mike parker pearson is a professor at the university college london institute of archaeology and an internationally renowned expert in the archeology of death. By paying attention to mpp s papers any misunderstanding and confusion about the site of the new. A professor at the ucl institute of archaeology, he previously worked. Stonehenge decoded and in the nova episode secrets of stonehenge. Jun 07, 2012 our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the nearby great henge enclosure of durrington walls.
Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the nearby great henge enclosure of durrington walls. He has appeared in the national geographic channel documentary stonehenge decoded, and in the nova episode secrets of stonehenge. An archaeoastronomy debate was triggered by the 1963 publication of stonehenge decoded, by gerald hawkins an american astronomer. Mike parker pearson is professor of archaeology at sheffield university and an.
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