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Category: 7) SOUTH BAY

Circle of Circles Morgan Hill

October 24, 2021July 5, 2023 James BenneyMorgan Hill

Two bedrock mortars, five cupules, and at least eight rock circles

Elevation 618 ft

The aerial view

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We believe this is a likely ceremonial site.

Archaeological evidence suggests it is 6,000 years old.

The Circle of Circles occupies the top of this small hill.

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Check out this video of the Circle of Circles by Alexander Kerekes. The aerial shots are great, and the whole production is very informative.

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