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Some really interesting new research has identified the source of the huge sarsen stones which form the central horseshoe at the heart of Stonehenge:
BBC News - Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved
Bit by bit the identity, rituals, technology and social structure of the people who conceived and built this amazing ediface are being revealed.
Just like the building of the monument itself, it's taking time but our understanding is definitely improving.
And I for one am in awe of these fascinating people.
Colin
BBC News - Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved
Stonehenge: Sarsen stones origin mystery solved
Archaeologists have pinpointed the source of the stones to an area 15 miles north of the site.
www.bbc.co.uk
Bit by bit the identity, rituals, technology and social structure of the people who conceived and built this amazing ediface are being revealed.
Just like the building of the monument itself, it's taking time but our understanding is definitely improving.
And I for one am in awe of these fascinating people.
Colin