Now, a groundbreaking discovery is adding a prehistoric twist to its historical narrative.
The structure lies about 40 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan.
While smaller than its namesake in England, the stones are carefully arranged, suggesting intentional placement.
Let me start by saying I am no archaeologist, geologist, or even a half-decent Google seacher.
I can barely find my keys in the morning leaving the house.
So, naturally, I feel extremely qualified to talk about a newish phenomenon known as Lake Michigans Stonehenge.
So I figured it would make a decent blog.
If you disagree, feel free to choke on one, and kindly go watch a Rappaport video.
Meaning, it’s fucking stunning.
As is pretty much EVERYTHING in Michigan outside of Detroit and Flint.
(no offense).
Or up north in Wisconsin.
The dunes and high grass resemble the shores of Cape Cod and you forget you are on a lake.
Michigan is home to some of the most jaw-dropping and pristine inland lakes, in the entire world.
No joke, if youve ever been to Torch Lake you know.
AndTraverse Bay, and the town surrounding itare as picturesque and remarkable as pure Americana gets.
But back to the Traverse Bay stonehenge.
So back in 2007,Dr.
The scientists took multiple shots from different angles, and stitched them together to create a 3D model.
One particular boulder is about 3.5 to 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide.
One stone, in particular, has captured the spotlight.
This puppy could be up to 9,000 years old, predating the real Stonehenge by 4,000 years.
So why the hell hasn’t anybody really heard about this?
From what I’ve read, a couple main reasons it seems.
That’s not good for anybody.
and 2- Respect for indigenous heritage also plays a big part in the “hush hushness”.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa tribes were alerted immediately after the discovery.
Lets not forget, these tribes have an ancestral connection to this region.
As for what they were set up for, or what the signify/symbolize, nobody has a clue.
2- A ceremonial or spiritual site: In many ancient cultures, special arrangements of stones had ritual significance.
Or maybe they just thought it looked cool.
3- It’s an alien formation.
And be reminded of what a tiny speck of dust we are in the grand scheme of things.
p.s.- Pure Michigan baby.
