why is stonehenge a circle?

Answer 1

If you are trying to align points in the sky, a square just will not help, it must be round, as the planetary motions are

Answer 2

stonehenge isn't the only stone circle,so you need to ask the same about all similar contemporary monuments. Actually, though a lot of them are egg-shaped or elliptical. However,the outer sarsen ring of Stonehenge is indeed a true circle. I don't personally think this is because of it's astronomical functions--similar alignments are also visible at stone circles that are not true circles. There are also alignments in stone rows in both britain & Brittany, which of course are not circular at all.
Stonehenge is,essentially, a stone monument made with wood-working techniques (mortice & tenon joint). The builders lived about 2 miles away at a place where recent excavations have revealed huge wound wooden structures. These appear to have been unroofed and not for domestic use,and may have indeed resembled Stonehenge only in wood.
I believe the technique use probably leant itself to the formation of a true circle. One archaeologist has speculated that the inner horseshoe of trilithons may have also been intended to be lintelled--but due to the shape it was not possible to do so.

Answer 3

The exact reasons for why Stonehenge is the way that it is, is not known for sure yet. Circles often had spiritual significance in many neolithic cultures as representation of the world (when you stand on a high hill and look around the horizon appears circular). There are several other theories about why and what Stonehenge means, I suggest you do a web search and find archaeological sites for further information.

Answer 4

Many aspects of Stonehenge are subject to debate. What was its function: an astronomical observatory, a religious site, or something supernatural? Who built it, and how?

I hope it helps!

Answer 5

Because it was originally a landing pad for flying saucers, then when the price of deutronium P-38 went up the druids switched to horse and buggy.

Answer 6

Because it was a type of astrological calendar, made to measure the summer and winter solstices.

Answer 7

You'd really have to ask the builders. And while you're at it, ask them when they built it and why. Oh, and ask about their culture because we haven't much of a clue there, either.

Answer 8

For lining up the sun & stars.

Answer 9

Because.

Answer 10

Because corners hadn't been invented!