The latest research reveals that Stonehenge's Altar Stone, once believed to be a Welsh bluestone, actually originated from northern Scotland, challenging long-held assumptions. Geological analysis has expanded our understanding of the stone's journey, indicating it was transported over a distance far greater than previously thought, thus redefining the monument's origins and construction practices in ancient Britain.
The Altar Stone was previously classified as a bluestone sourced from Wales, but subsequent studies identified it as sedimentary sandstone showing significant differences in composition from Welsh materials.
The groundbreaking findings from the University of Aberystwyth have fundamentally shifted perspectives on Stonehenge's construction, suggesting that ancient Britons traveled much farther—up to 200 miles—to procure the Altar Stone.
This new geological research into Stonehenge's stones emphasizes the complexity and challenges of Neolithic stone transportation and reveals the potential sophistication of prehistoric societies.
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