New research reveals that the Altar Stone of Stonehenge originated from Scotland, contradicting the long-held belief that it came from Wales, raising questions about its transportation.
The geochemical fingerprint of the Altar Stone perfectly matches bedrock in northeast Scotland, which solved the mystery of its origin but posed new questions regarding transportation logistics.
Researchers expressed astonishment, stating no other stone from that era is known to have been moved such a long distance, highlighting the monumental achievement of Stonehenge's builders.
For over a century, the prevailing theory was that the Altar Stone was derived from Wales, making this new finding a significant revision in the understanding of Stonehenge's construction.
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