The Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites located in Southern England have been a mystery for historians and archaeologists for hundreds of years.
Stonehenge consists of around 100 huge stones placed vertically in a circle. Stonehenge is the most architecturally advanced prehistoric stone circle. Many historians accept that Stonehenge was once a burial ground. However, it is still unclear whether it served any other purpose.
What is more mysterious is how these enormous structures were built without the assistance of modern technology, at a time when even the wheel hadn’t been invented. The stone circles are indeed examples of excellent engineering skills.
Stonehenge is considered as a British cultural icon. UNESCO added it to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1986. The site is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage. The ownership of the surrounding land goes to the National Trust.
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