The Wiltshire Museum boasts a remarkable collection of objects used by people who lived during the construction of Stonehenge! One particularly fascinating burial belonged to a shaman, a priest from the Stonehenge era. The artifacts found alongside him offer invaluable insights into Bronze Age rituals and religious practices.
Links to the curriculum
- History – The Stone Age and the Bronze Age
- Archaeology – Investigating the past
- Religious studies – Beliefs and practices in different culture
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the different periods of prehistory.
- Understand how archaeologists learn about the past.
- Gain knowledge about the cultures of prehistoric people.
- Explore the artefacts and monuments left behind by prehistoric people.
Activities
- Analyse the artefacts featured in the fact sheet and try to decide their purpose.
- Imagine yourself living during Stonehenge’s construction and create a story about your experiences using the images in the factsheet.