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Stonehenge
Prehistoric stone circle; 5,000-year-old mystery on Salisbury Plain
๐ฌ๐ง England Wiltshire 3000 BC
๐ผ Why It Matters
1
Built in phases from 3000โ1500 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
๐ผ Famous Landmarks
Country
๐ฌ๐ง England
Location
Wiltshire
Key Year
3000 BC
About
Prehistoric stone circle; 5,000-year-old mystery on Salisbury Plain