Archaeologists Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Monument Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire, England, described as a 'once in a lifetime find' due to its alignment with the solstice and links to early Stonehenge traditions.
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Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists
Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire A 5,000-year-old monument that was aligned with the summer and winter solstices and may have served as a prototype for the later solar alignment at Stonehenge has been discovered close to the famous neolithic site, in what archaeologists have described as a “once in a lifetime” find. The structure at Bulford, 5km (3 miles) from the world heritage site in Wiltshire, has been carbon dated to...
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Read full article →Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire linked to early Stonehenge traditions
A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may have inspired the later construction of Stonehenge, offering crucial insights into Neolithic communities.
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