Scientists Uncover New Theory Behind Stonehenge’s Construction
A recent study published in Archaeology International suggests that the iconic Stonehenge in England may have been built to unify ancient Britain, serving as a symbol of collaboration and shared identity long before the formation of a formal kingdom. Located in Wiltshire on the southern edge of Salisbury Plain, the monumental structure was constructed in phases between 3100 and 1600 BCE, with stones transported from as far away as southwest Wales and northeast Scotland.
The study proposes that communities from Scotland and Wales contributed their local stones to Stonehenge as a gesture of unity and cooperation, symbolizing political unification across Britain. Researchers highlighted the significance of these "alien rocks" being transported over hundreds of miles to a single location, e...
