Stonehenge discovery highlights 500-mile mystery - as central stone 'didn't come from Wales'
- The Altar Stone at Stonehenge originated from the far north of Scotland, not south-west Wales, as previously believed, according to new analysis.
- Prof Nick Pearce expressed shock at the Altar Stone's origin, stating "it blew our socks off" when the discovery was made.
- Researchers will explore how the Altar Stone, over 700 kilometers away, was transported, with one possibility being it was brought on a raft along the coast.
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The Stonehenge Altar Stone Came from Scotland 460 Miles Away–Instead of Wales as Previously Thought
It may have been transported around the coast by sea, or by some sophisticated method the nature of which has not yet been revealed, but whatever the case, the 6-ton Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from Scotland, not nearby Wales. Previous geological research suggested that the slab of sandstone probably originated from the Brecon Beacons […] The post The Stonehenge Altar Stone Came from Scotland 460 Miles Away–Instead of Wales as Previously Thou…
Stonehenge's altar stone originated in Scotland, hundreds of miles away
A paper recently published in the scientific journal Nature presents evidence that the altar stone at the center of Stonehenge was transported to the site from northeastern Scotland, over 460 miles away. If the study's assertions are accurate, then the stone is by far the megalith's most exotic component.Read Entire Article
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Stonehenge's 6 Tonne Alter Stone Came All The Way From Scotland, Study Finds
The mystery of Stonehenge has just deepened after new research found that the central 6 tonne alter stone came all the way from Scotland and not Wales as previously thought. Mineralogical tests on the massive [...] The post Stonehenge’s 6 Tonne Alter Stone Came All The Way From Scotland, Study Finds appeared first on The People's Voice.
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