\u00a0It is possible that the number of concentric circles composing the main structure is actually 5 rather than 3, a higher resolution aerial picture would be needed to better define the plan of the structure.<\/em><\/p>\nIn this working paper, the remains of this ancient stone structure will be described and examined: a tentative archaeo-astronomical interpretation will be discussed comparing the orientation and alignment of the main circular stone structure and its peripheral structures with important astronomical cycles that may have been used for calendric reasons by the builders of such structure.<\/p>\n
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE<\/p>\n
The site hosting the main circular stone structure ( described as \u201cLarge Circle 1\u201d in the following pictures, plans and maps) covers an area of approximately 150 x 150 meters consisting of:-the main structure: three large concentric circles with an outer circle of approximately 80meters diameter-some peripheral smaller structures (described as A-B-C in the following pictures, plans and maps) and walls (described as D in the following pictures, plans and maps)<\/p>\n
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Not far from this site there are three different sites with small stone circles and\/or huts (see pictures below ) creating a wide area of archaeological interest.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Aerial views of the area with the site described in this working paper and the other surrounding sites of archaeological interest\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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The site hosting the main circular stone structure is characterized by large zones of exposed limestone bedrock because of strong soil erosional losses caused by wind and rain and aggravated since 1850 by human land use and widespread deforestation and construction activity. The soil loss is so pronounced that in most of the site the bedrock lies almost exposed with little or no soil or vegetation.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Bedrock is almost exposed (picture was taken from the road excavations next to the SW side of the site.<\/em><\/p>\nMEGALITHIC-LAMPEDUSA.COM by Diego Ratti, 2011<\/p>\n
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DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN STRUCTURE<\/p>\n
The main circular stone structure can be described as a set of three (or up to five) concentric circles with remains of earthworks and ditches, most likely it once had parts made of wood and earth: wood has decayed and the upstanding earthen features have been eroded by wind and water. Nonetheless, evidence of the remains of the ancient structures is still visible by satellite imagery and also on the field. Below are some pictures of the concentric circles seen from different angles.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Large Stone structure number 1 South View<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\u00a0Large Stone structure number 1 South View<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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