Stonehenge By Maysa

Did You Know? Did you know that the Stonehenge formation is classed as one of the 7 Wonders of the Middle Ages? The exact reason for its construction remains unknown, however, the following facts will help clarify some of the beliefs behind this From approximately 2600 BC, stone was used instead of timber and wood to continue the construction of Stonehenge. The types of stone used at this time included bluestones and sandston

When Was Stonehenge Made? Stonehenge is perhaps the world's most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC

Facts About Stonehenge Built in several stages, Stonehenge began about 5,000 years ago as a simple earthwork enclosure where prehistoric people buried their cremated dead. The stone circle was erected in the centre of the monument in the late Neolithic period, around 2500 BC. Two types of stone are used at Stonehenge: the larger sarsens, and the smaller bluestones. There are 83 stones in total.

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