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

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

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 ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. Archaeology Phys.org – latest science and technology news…

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The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals

During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument’s astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone—the six-ton sandstone slab that lies flat at the center of Stonehenge. During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the…

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Earthquake scientists are learning warning signs of ‘The Big One.’ When should they tell the public?

Earthquake scientists are learning warning signs of ‘The Big One.’ When should they tell the public?

For U.S. earthquake scientists, Japan’s ‘megaquake’ warning renewed worries about when and how to warn the public if they find clues that the ‘big one’ might be coming for the West COast. For U.S. earthquake scientists, Japan’s ‘megaquake’ warning renewed worries about when and how to warn the public if they find clues that the ‘big…

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