🪨 Stonehenge
United Kingdom
About This Sacred Site
Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in England is one of the most iconic and mysterious ancient monuments in the world. Built in several stages between 3000 and 2000 BCE, its massive stone circle aligns with the sunrise on the summer solstice and sunset on the winter solstice. The purpose of Stonehenge remains debated — theories include a celestial observatory, a healing center, and a place of ancestor worship. The bluestones were transported over 240 km from Wales.
Key Facts
- •The largest stones (sarsens) weigh up to 25 tons each
- •The bluestones were transported over 240 km from the Preseli Hills in Wales
- •Constructed in stages from approximately 3000 to 2000 BCE
- •Precisely aligned with the summer solstice sunrise
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986
Location
Coordinates: 51.1789, -1.8262
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