An impressive discovery has been made of certain natural phenomena known as “rock crystals” or commonly referred to as “magic crystals”. The place where they were discovered was none other than England, near an ancient archaeological site.
Where do these rock crystals come from?
For context, above neolithic They used these crystals to decorate structures used in ceremonial acts, for example, in tombs and other structures, considering that it has “magical” properties. However, it is also known that for these to be there, they had to have been carefully transported.
The information that is treated about it is that it was found in a source located at least 130 kilometers away. Which probably lets see that it was not placed there by chance.
Also, these crystals were in neat little pieces. Which, analyzing them carefully, shows more than clearly that they were not broken by accident, but that behind it there was work. What is believed has been done through an encounter that is part of a religious belief.
It is important to mention that many transparent rock crystal fragments are prismatic, breaking down white light into a rainbow-like spectrum of colors. Additionally, quartz crystal emits flashes of light when struck. One particular property must have aroused great fascination at the time.
The crystals were particularly striking
Over 300 fragments of clear quartz rock crystal have been found at the early Neolithic burial site at Dorstone Hill, including the ancient tombs themselves. Credit: Nick Overton.
have been found more than 300 rock crystalsthey have an approximation 6,000 years old.
According to the researchers, it is a rather rare material and not like the others, since in the Neolithic there were no glasses or any other transparent solid material. And not only that, but, as we mentioned before, these were carefully cut and positioned where they were found.
Additionally, their appearance fueled the belief that they had powers, since they were completely transparent with hints of light.
What do we know about the site where the crystals were found?
The crystal shards were found at a ceremonial site in Dorstone Hill, western England, built around 6,000 years ago. Credit: Adam Stanford.
The original purpose of this to research which took place at Stonehenge was to study wooden parts containing millennial tombs. This was conducted by the researcher Nick Overtonwhich is part of the University of Manchester, specialist in the field of scientific research.
Why did those who participated in the ceremonies believe in the powers of crystals?
The research team found a pattern in the positioning of these “magic stones”, which caught their attention, so they researched it. The best way to understand what was going on was to do the respective scans.
So it was in the middle of these tests that they found the 337 crystal shards. But why were they there and not in another part of the field? Historians support the fact that these past generations clung to the powers that these crystals might have.
In fact, if we immerse ourselves a little in these beliefs of the past, we quickly understand the meaning that these jewels had for them. it happened mainly from the symbolic partthat is, by placing the corresponding amount in each tomb, these were thought to endow those buried with magical powers or characteristics.
What did the local population expect from these magic crystals?
It was all part of a purely symbolic ceremony, and for some, even spiritual. These crystals gave that unique and special touch to the funeral acts that were done at that time. Taking into account that all this was born from a rock, it contains a variety of minerals and beneficial properties, all this was taken into account and had a great influence when using them in rituals.
Some pieces of rock crystal found in Dorstone Hill. Credit: Nick Overton.
Where do these rock crystals come from?
Finally, to review all the data we have on this encounter, we must also highlight the original location from which these rocks were obtained. On this subject, although we have already mentioned that they were taken from a nearby place, they do not grow there.
The archaeological information we have on this subject mentions that it is common to find in natural sites in countries such as Great Britain and even Ireland. This fact attracts our attention, because the distance is considerable, but no data can contradict it.
However, even if until now it is not known exactly how it is handled or transported, the question we ask ourselves is: How did it arrive at the place of the ceremony? It remains a mystery.
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