When and by whom was Stonehenge build? From which quarries do its stones come from? This post attempts to provide answers for the reader by extracting information from recently published official material. Continue reading “What have we recently learned about Stonehenge”
Ancient burial of a Mediterranean boy near Stonehenge (~3,500 years ago)
Chemical tests on teeth from an ancient burial near Stonehenge indicate that the person in the grave grew up around the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading “Ancient burial of a Mediterranean boy near Stonehenge (~3,500 years ago)”
Stonehenge up close: digital laser scan reveals secrets of the past
Most detailed analysis yet of prehistoric stone circle shows how masons spent more time making key areas look the best. Continue reading “Stonehenge up close: digital laser scan reveals secrets of the past”
Vast 5,600-year-old religious centre discovered near Stonehenge
A huge, prehistoric religious and ceremonial complex has been discovered near Britain’s most famous prehistoric temple Stonehenge.
Its discovery is likely to transform our understanding of the early development of Stonehenge’s ancient landscape. Continue reading “Vast 5,600-year-old religious centre discovered near Stonehenge”