The Mystery of Stonehenge
A panoramic view of the Stonehenge site One of the most recognizable prehistoric structures in the entire globe is Stonehenge. This ring of standing stones, which may be found in Wiltshire, UK, has long been a source of great mystery and rumour. Many theories exist regarding the construction of the monument, and its exact function is still unknown. From around 3000 BC, Stonehenge was built in phases. The actual stones were quarried as far away as Wales, and they were moved to the location using a variety of tools, such as rollers, sledges, and rafts. The heaviest stones, called sarsens, can weigh up to 30 tonnes and were set up in a circle with lintels linking them at the top. Close-up view of the stones How the architects of Stonehenge were able to transport and assemble such large stones without the aid of modern technology remains one of its greatest mysteries. Some hypotheses contend that the stones were carried via a network of roads and streams, while others contend that th...
