Newsweek

Prehistoric Stone Circle’s ‘Sanctuary’ May Predate Stonehenge by 700 Years

A prehistoric Stone circle in England may have been erected some 700 years before the origin of the iconic Stonehenge monument, an archaeologist has proposed. The Castlerigg stone circle, located in ...
Newsweek

Prehistoric Stone Circle Discovery Similar to ‘Early’ Stonehenge

Evidence of two previously unknown prehistoric stone circles has been uncovered in southern England—with one site seemingly displaying similarities to the early phase of the iconic Stonehenge. Remains ...
Yahoo

Remains of hundreds of 7,000-year-old 'standing stone circles' discovered in Saudi Arabia

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An illustration showing what the structures may have looked like 7,000 years ago. | Credit: Thalia Nitz, courtesy RCU/University ...
The Baltimore Sun

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat ...
Artnet

Hundreds of 7,000-Year-Old Standing Stone Circles Discovered in Saudi Arabia

In the popular imagination, Neolithic stone circles conjure images of mysterious rituals presided over by our rugged, club-wielding ancestors. This is a gross misconception, according to Jane McMahon, ...