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For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey

August 14, 2024

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A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes.

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For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey

A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes.

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