New Theories Emerge on Stonehenge Construction and Purpose

New theories suggest how Stonehenge was constructed, potentially solving a long-standing mystery, with one expert proposing it may have hosted 'midwinter Olympics' 3,000 years ago.

23 May, 04:30 — 23 May, 04:30

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Stonehenge may have ‘hosted midwinter Olympics’ 3,000 years ago

Theory may explain the formation of the ‘Stonehenge Cursus’, an elongated rectangular earthwork at the site

By Sarah Knapton

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New Theories Emerge on Stonehenge Construction and Purpose

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Stonehenge may have ‘hosted midwinter Olympics’ 3,000 years ago

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Stonehenge may have ‘hosted midwinter Olympics’ 3,000 years ago

Στόουνχεντζ: Νέα, απρόσμενη θεωρία για το πώς κατασκευάστηκε ίσως λύνει το μυστήριο -Τι υποστηρίζουν ειδικοί

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