Researchers made the findings with geological analysis and computer modelling.

THE mystery over how Stonehenge’s altar travelled hundreds of miles may have finally been uncovered. The history behind Stonehenge remains one of the UK’s most enduring mysteries, but a new

A glacier may have carried the site’s massive Altar Stone part of the way from Scotland

Organized Stonehenge tours from London typically include round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach, as well as visits to other nearby landmarks, such as the Avebury stone circles and Bath. Read on to discover the best Stonehenge tours from London, evaluated by our team using both expert opinion and traveler sentiment.

Stonehenge might have been a sports arena. Or close to it. English Heritage curator Win Scutt, who looks after the monument, has suggested that the stone circle was a kind of Stone Age competition venue and that hauling the stones into place may itself have been part of the contest.

The ancient wonder’s appeal is down to its enduring sense of mystery, says operations manager Julia Richardson

More than 100 volunteers have built a 20-foot high structure using the tools and techniques of Neolithic England.

Stonehenge is a mysterious prehistoric monument in England, known for its massive stone circles. It was built around 5,000 years ago, and its purpose remains a topic of debate—possibly a site for astronomical observations or religious rituals.

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