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Stonehenge

Prehistoric stone circle; 5,000-year-old mystery on Salisbury Plain

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England Wiltshire 3000 BC

๐Ÿ—ผ Why It Matters

1

Built in phases from 3000โ€“1500 BC โ€” its precise purpose remains unknown

2

Aligns perfectly with summer solstice sunrise and winter solstice sunset

3

Some stones came from Wales 240 km away โ€” transported without modern technology

Stones weigh up to 25 tonnes; how they were moved 240 km is still debated

Quick Facts

Category

๐Ÿ—ผ Famous Landmarks

Country

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England

Location

Wiltshire

Key Year

3000 BC

About

Prehistoric stone circle; 5,000-year-old mystery on Salisbury Plain