Curious City: Exploring Science and Wonders

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The 5,000-Year-Old Discovery Behind Stonehenge's Greatest Mystery

The 5,000-Year-Old Discovery Behind Stonehenge's Greatest Mysteryeergisteren31 min

A remarkable archaeological discovery in Bulford, on Salisbury Plain, has uncovered what may be a 5,000-year-old prototype of Stonehenge. Large timber postholes aligned with the summer solstice reveal that sophisticated solar rituals existed centuries before the iconic stone monument.

Combined with evidence of ceremonial gatherings and stone tools, the site suggests a long tradition of astronomy, ritual, and engineering that ultimately led to the creation of Stonehenge.

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