Archeologists find 5,000 year old Stonehenge prototype near original site
A precursor to the famous Stonehenge monument has been discovered just three miles from the original site. The discovery is believed to predate the current structure by approximately 500 years.
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Archaeologists have identified a "prototype" of England’s Stonehenge monument situated roughly three miles from the renowned prehistoric site. Reports from The Sun and NBC News describe the find as an earlier version that predates the current stone circle by about 500 years.
Site details
The discovery is estimated to be 5,000 years old according to The Sun. While only two holes remain in the ground at this location, experts state these features align with the movements of the sun.
Context for the find
The Mirror and NBC News characterize the site as a simpler version of the iconic landmark. The discovery provides evidence of construction activity that occurred before the development of the primary monument.