5,000-Year-Old Solstice-Aligned Monument Discovered Near Stonehenge
Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire A 5,000-year-old monument that was aligned with the summer and winter solstices and may have served as a prototype for the later solar alignment at Stonehenge has been discovered close to the famous neolithic site, in what archaeologists have described as a “once in a lifetime” find. The structure at Bulford, 5km (3 miles) from the world heritage site in Wiltshire, has bee
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old monument near Stonehenge, aligned with the summer and winter solstices. Described as a 'once in a lifetime find,' this structure in Bulford, Wiltshire, predates the main construction phase of Stonehenge. Carbon dating places it around 3000 BC, suggesting it may have served as a prototype for Stonehenge's solar alignments. The monument's discovery provides significant insights into Neolithic ceremonial practices and astronomical understanding. Its alignment with solstices indicates sophisticated knowledge of celestial movements. Researchers believe this find will deepen our understanding of prehistoric Britain and the origins of Stonehenge.
The discovery of a 5,000-year-old solstice-aligned monument near Stonehenge offers crucial archaeological evidence potentially revealing a prototype for the famous site and insights into Neolithic astronomical practices.
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