This new research has unveiled that the altar stone at Stonehenge, previously thought to come from the nearby areas, actually has origins in the Orcadian Basin of north-east Scotland, over 450 miles away. This significant discovery challenges prior assumptions about the movement of materials during the Neolithic era, indicating ancient Britons were capable of transporting massive stones across vast distances, suggesting greater connectivity among communities than previously recognized.
Lynne McKeggie emphasizes the implications of the study, stating, "This is a really intriguing development that makes us think again about how connected people were in the Neolithic, and what feats they were capable of achieving. Research into Stonehenge is always evolving our understanding of the site." This perspective highlights a shift in our understanding of ancient societies and the relationships they maintained.
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