Stonehenge Researchers 'May Have Found Largest Neolithic Site'

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Stonehenge Researchers 'May Have Found Largest neolithic Site' - England/ Regions/ Wiltshire/ bbc.com

"Stone monoliths found buried near Stonehenge could have been part of the largest Neolithic monument built in Britain, archaeologists believe.

The 4,500-year-old stones, some measuring 15ft (4.5m) in length, were discovered under 3ft of earth at Durrington Walls "superhenge".

The monument was on "an extraordinary scale" and unique, researchers said.

The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes team has been creating an underground map of the area in a five-year project.

Remote sensing and geophysical imaging technology has been used to reveal evidence of nearly 100 stones without the need for excavation.

The monument is just under two miles (3km) from Stonehenge, Wiltshire, and is thought to have been a Neolithic ritual site..."

Geert Verhoeven
Image caption Gradiometers that measure magnetic variations were used to detect the large stones at Durrington Walls


Richard

 

[Talent312]

Interesting.
But as it's buried, no one can take photos of themselves pointing at stones, saying, "Welcome to my home."
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[MuranoJo]

Very neat. Thanks as usual for sharing, Richard.

 

[Bill4728]

So you post this now?? LOL


I was there that day YEAH!!