Quote by Stephen Gardiner

Stonehenge was built possibly by the Minoans. It presents one of man's first attempts to order his view of the outside world.

Stonehenge was built possibly by the Minoans. It presents on

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This quote suggests that Stonehenge, an ancient monument, may have been constructed by the Minoans. Additionally, it highlights the significance of Stonehenge as an early attempt by humans to organize and make sense of their perception of the world around them. By building Stonehenge, humanity took a step towards understanding and ordering their understanding of the outside world, a crucial aspect of human civilization and development.

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