Mesolithic Posts and Stonehenge Insights

The video explores the mystery of Stonehenge and its surrounding areas, focusing on a lesser-known Mesolithic site. Mike Parker Pearson highlights the significance of Mesolithic postholes, which predate Stonehenge by 5000 years. These postholes, made by hunter-gatherers, challenge the notion that monument building was exclusive to Neolithic farmers. The video details the size and purpose of these posts, suggesting they marked important locations.

What is the main question Mike Parker Pearson addresses about Stonehenge?

• Why it was built

• What makes it special

• Who built it

• How it was constructed

Where is the must-see location that most visitors miss near Stonehenge?

• The old car park

• The new visitor center

• The gift shop

• The main entrance

What is unusual about the Mesolithic postholes?

• They are located inside Stonehenge

• They are part of a modern art installation

• They are from the time of hunter-gatherers

• They are made of stone

What is the difference between the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods?

• Mesolithic is the Middle Stone Age, Neolithic is the New Stone Age

• Mesolithic is the New Stone Age, Neolithic is the Middle Stone Age

• Mesolithic is the Old Stone Age, Neolithic is the Middle Stone Age

• Mesolithic is the New Stone Age, Neolithic is the Old Stone Age

How much older are the Mesolithic posts compared to Stonehenge?

• 7000 years

• 5000 years

• 1000 years

• 2000 years

What material were the Mesolithic posts made from?

• Pine

• Oak

• Birch

• Cedar

What was the approximate diameter of the Mesolithic posts?

• Two meters

• One meter

• Half a meter

• Three meters

What is the speculated purpose of the Mesolithic posts?

• To serve as a sundial

• To mark an important place

• To act as a fence

• To support a roof

Why might tourists be missing out by not visiting the Mesolithic postholes?

• They have interactive exhibits

• They are located in a more scenic area

• They represent a monument much older than Stonehenge

• They are more visually impressive than Stonehenge

What is the significance of the Mesolithic posts in Western Europe?

• They are the only known wooden structures

• They are the largest wooden structures

• They are the earliest known monuments by hunter-gatherers

• They are the most decorative structures