Megaliths

Hendrik Gommer • Boek • hardback

• Samenvatting
  ‘Megaliths’ is an indispensable resource for anyone curious about the deep-rooted mysteries of our ancient past and our shared human experience. It is the story of Europe, which began 10,000 years ago, but also the story of humanity. After 21 guidebooks on monumental structures from the Late Stone Age, the Mythical Stones series, it was time for a comprehensive work. This epic tale begins with early farmers who migrated from the Middle East through Anatolia to Europe, in search of fertile land for their descendants. From a small group of settlers, they grew into thriving societies of farmers and seafarers, with a rich and diverse culture. From 4500 BCE, megalithism spread across the continent. ‘Megaliths’ transcends borders and explores hundreds of megalithic monuments, establishing connections among dozens of cultures spanning thousands of years in the Neolithic. Through an evolutionary anthropological perspective, it provides surprising insights into the age-old questions surrounding the significance of dolmens, menhirs, and stone circles. These answers also shed light on contemporary issues. With over 1500 captivating photos, the story comes to life, making it accessible and engaging. Concise summaries help readers grasp the overarching themes.
  
  ‘Megaliths’ is an indispensable resource for anyone curious about the deep-rooted mysteries of our ancient past and our shared human experience. It is the story of Europe, which began 10,000 years ago, but also the story of humanity. After 21 guidebooks on monumental structures from the Late Stone Age, the Mythical Stones series, it was time for a comprehensive work. This epic tale begins with early farmers who migrated from the Middle East through Anatolia to Europe, in search of fertile land for their descendants. From a small group of settlers, they grew into thriving societies of farmers and seafarers, with a rich and diverse culture. From 4500 BCE, megalithism spread across the continent. ‘Megaliths’ transcends borders and explores hundreds of megalithic monuments, establishing connections among dozens of cultures spanning thousands of years in the Neolithic. Through an evolutionary anthropological perspective, it provides surprising insights into the age-old questions surrounding the significance of dolmens, menhirs, and stone circles. These answers also shed light on contemporary issues. With over 1500 captivating photos, the story comes to life, making it accessible and engaging. Concise summaries help readers grasp the overarching themes. Dr. Hendrik Gommer (1962) is a biologist, scientist of religion, and legal scholar by profession. Since 2007, he has conducted scientific research on the evolutionary biological foundations of human cultural and moral development. Alongside his wife, Elsa Visser, he has been traveling since 2015, exploring the thousands of megalithic monuments across Europe in search of their meaning. The culmination of these efforts is the 21-volume guidebook series titled Mythical Stones.
• Productinformatie
  Binding : Hardback
  Distributievorm : Boek (print, druk)
  Formaat : 214mm x 304mm
  Aantal pagina's : 636
  Uitgeverij : MythicalStones.eu
  ISBN : 9789083282015
  Datum publicatie : 11-2023
  
• Inhoudsopgave
  Every crisis brings about change 1 Silent witnesses of Stone Age cultures 3 1. Megaliths, an introduction 7 2. Departure from paradise 19 3. Food in abundance 29 4. Population explosion along the Danube 47 5. In search of new fertile land 59 6. Over land? Across sea! 69 7. Fish, livestock, grain, and megaliths 77 8. Stories of adventures 99 9. To unknown territories 115 10. Social stratification in Ireland 135 11. A Stone Age community on Orkney 167 12. Circles 201 13. A second wave of colonization 213 14. Growing into unprecedented wealth 237 15. Carved entrances and menhir statues 271 16. Islands with their own developments 297 17. Recumbent supporting stones 335 18. Covered passages for the dead 361 19. Yet another clash of cultures 387 20. Each with its own rituals 425 21. Towards the northern border 457 22. Gradual displacement 489 23. Mixing with cultures in the east 513 24. Ensuring the future... 525 25. ...for posterity 561 26. The megalith as a symbol 593 The elephant in the tomb 607 AI´s verdict 609 List of cultures 610 Song of the megalith builders 612 Glossary 613 Bibliography 615 The Mythical Stones series 618 List of museums 619 Index 621 Map of culture distribution 630
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