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When archaeologist Steven Burrow stood in the chamber of the Bryn Celli Ddu tomb at dawn on the summer solstice he saw the sun rise through the opening. "It's quite exhilarating," he said. -- Pictures: Steven Burrow

Here Comes the Sun

11 posted on 06/24/2006 9:36:34 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (updated my FR profile on Wednesday, June 21, 2006.)
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Postholes found outside the Bryn Celli Ddu tomb indicate a wooden structure may have preceded the current tomb monument, which consists of a stone circle surrounding a stone-lined passageway. -- Pictures: Steven Burrow

Ancient Resting Place

12 posted on 06/24/2006 9:37:28 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (updated my FR profile on Wednesday, June 21, 2006.)
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