考古学家揭示了月球对巨石阵建造者的影响

一组考古天文学家正在研究月球对巨石阵建造者的潜在影响。他们假设，当月球到达其轨道上最远的北点或最南点时，月球的主要静止状态可能会影响纪念碑的对齐。研究人员计划观察月出和日落，以记录月球与空间站石之间的排列，探索月球周期与巨石阵建筑之间可能的联系。

Lunar Influence on Stonehenge Builders Unraveled by Archaeoastronomers

考古天文学家揭示了月球对巨石阵建造者的影响

A groundbreaking investigation by a team of archaeoastronomers is delving into the captivating possibility that the celestial dance of the moon played a pivotal role in shaping Stonehenge's enigmatic architecture.

考古天文学家团队进行了一项开创性的调查，正在深入探讨月球的天舞在塑造巨石阵神秘建筑方面发挥关键作用的可能性。

According to a captivating press release issued by the Royal Astronomical Society, scholars from the prestigious universities of Oxford, Leicester, and Bournemouth propose a compelling theory that a rare astronomical phenomenon known as a major lunar standstill may have been instrumental in aligning the monument.

根据英国皇家天文学会发布的一份引人入胜的新闻稿，来自牛津、莱斯特和伯恩茅斯等著名大学的学者提出了一个令人信服的理论，即一种被称为“月球大停顿”的罕见天文现象可能有助于调整纪念碑。

A lunar standstill, or lunistice as it is scientifically termed, occurs when the Moon reaches its extreme northern or southern point in its monthly orbit. Notably, a major lunar standstill involves a distinctive cycle that spans 18.6 years, during which the Moon's declination at standstill varies between 18.134° and 28.725° due to a phenomenon known as lunar precession.

当月球到达其每月轨道上的最北点或最南点时，就会发生月球静止，或科学上称为月光期。值得注意的是，一次主要的月球静止涉及一个跨越 18.6 年的独特周期，在此期间，由于一种称为月球进动的现象，月球静止时的赤纬在 18.134° 和 28.725° 之间变化。

"Stonehenge's architectural affinity with the Sun has been extensively documented," explains Professor Clive Ruggles, Emeritus Professor of Archaeoastronomy at Leicester University. "However, its connection to the Moon has remained somewhat obscure."

“巨石阵的建筑与太阳的密切关系已被广泛记录，”莱斯特大学考古天文学名誉教授克莱夫·拉格尔斯教授解释道。 “然而，它与月球的联系仍然有些模糊。”

Professor Ruggles further elaborates, "The four Station Stones, positioned in cardinal directions, align precisely with the Moon's extreme positions. For decades, researchers have engaged in a spirited debate over the deliberate nature of this alignment. If intentional, how did the builders achieve it, and what might have been their underlying motive?"

拉格尔斯教授进一步阐述道：“四块空间站石位于基本方向上，与月球的极端位置精确对齐。几十年来，研究人员一直在激烈争论这种排列的故意性质。如果是故意的，建造者是如何实现这一目标的？”以及他们的潜在动机是什么？”

To unravel this celestial enigma, the research team has meticulously planned a series of observations to meticulously document Moonrises and Moonsets coinciding with key moments in the year when the celestial orb is aligned with the enigmatic Station Stones. Furthermore, they will meticulously capture the visual effects of these astronomical events on the stones, immortalizing the interplay of light patterns and shadows.

为了解开这个天体之谜，研究小组精心策划了一系列观测，以细致地记录一年中关键时刻的月出和月落，当时天球与神秘的空间站石对齐。此外，他们还将精心捕捉这些天文事件在石头上的视觉效果，使光纹和阴影的相互作用永垂不朽。

Intriguingly, evidence suggests that at least one major lunar standstill was deliberately marked during the early stages of Stonehenge's construction. Cremated remains discovered within the surrounding ditch and bank, as well as in the enigmatic Aubrey Holes—a series of 56 pits—provide tantalizing clues. Notably, a significant concentration of cremations has been identified in the south-eastern sector, corresponding with the Moon's most southerly rising position.

有趣的是，有证据表明，在巨石阵建造的早期阶段，至少有一次重大的月球静止是被故意标记的。在周围的沟渠和河岸以及神秘的奥布里洞（由 56 个坑组成的一系列坑）中发现的火葬遗骸提供了诱人的线索。值得注意的是，在东南地区发现了火葬的大量集中区域，对应于月球最南边的升起位置。

"The Station Stones may have served as an ingenious tool for measuring the circumference of the sarsen circle, approximately 500 years after the site's initial use for cremations," speculates English Heritage. "This compelling alignment suggests an enduring connection between lunar cycles and the architectural design of Stonehenge."

英国遗产推测，“距离该地点最初用于火葬大约 500 年，车站石可能是测量萨尔森圈周长的巧妙工具。” “这种引人注目的排列表明月球周期与巨石阵的建筑设计之间存在持久的联系。”

As the researchers embark on their meticulous observations, the tantalizing possibility of a lunar influence on Stonehenge's enigmatic builders draws ever closer to unraveling. The forthcoming results promise to illuminate the celestial secrets that have long shrouded this iconic monument, revealing the profound connection between ancient astronomy and the enduring legacy of Stonehenge.

随着研究人员开始细致的观察，月球对巨石阵神秘建造者的影响的诱人可能性越来越接近于解开。即将到来的结果有望阐明长期以来笼罩在这座标志性纪念碑上的天体秘密，揭示古代天文学与巨石阵的不朽遗产之间的深刻联系。