HOP Podcast #5: What happened at Stonehenge?
Today, Stonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments on earth. The colossal stone circle of one hundred standing stones took an estimated 1500 years to erect. While experts have studied the site for centuries, exact answers as to what happened at Stonehenge are mostly unknown
The mystery of Stonehenge is etched into the British landscape. Who, how, and why it was constructed remains a critical part of the human origin puzzle.
Let’s explore the secrets of the Stonehenge stone circle.
What is Stonehenge?
Located in the South of England, Stonehenge is one of the most iconic megalithic structures on the planet. The sheer size of the standing stones complex attracts millions of visitors each year to marvel at its mystery.
The monument is made of two different stone types. Each comes from different places. The larger sarsen stones in the outer ring — which stand up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall and weigh an average of 25 tons (22.6 metric tons). The inner bluestones are much smaller.
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