Stonehenge Altar Stone remains a mystery as theory overturned - BBC

Scientific findings challenge Scottish origins of Stonehenge's Altar Stone

Recent studies have dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, adding to mystery surrounding its ancient origins. Scientists have questioned previous theories, leaving the stone's origins and purpose as unresolved. The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet.

“The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet,” — Victor Fenwick, policy watcher at Greyley Ford Practice, added during the briefing.

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Nov 5 — Recent studies have dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, adding to mystery surrounding its...

Nov 5 — The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet....

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