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Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Is From Scotland Not Wales, Scientists Say

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In a discovery that has shocked archaeologists, Stonehenge

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Gizmodo
Ancient Builders May Have Schlepped Stonehenge’s Altar Stone All the Way From Scotland (opens Gizmodo)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Fragments of the Altar Stone are geologically different from the others at Stonehenge, but similar to those found hundreds of miles away, according to new research.
CNN
Stonehenge’s most iconic stone came from hundreds of miles away (opens CNN)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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The iconic Altar Stone at the center of Stonehenge in southern England was likely moved over hundreds of miles nearly 5,000 years ago, according to new research.
The Conversation US
Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came all the way from north-east Scotland – here’s how we worked out this astonishing new finding (opens The Conversation US)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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This is the longest known journey for any stone used in a Neolithic monument.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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The actual source of the stone remained unknown until now. One archaeologist said it was a "surprise that it's come from so far away."
NBC News
Stonehenge's central rock came from Scotland — raising questions about how it got there (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Stonehenge's "altar stone" likely originated in present-day Scotland, a study found. It raises questions about how ancient humans transported the stone such a long distance.
Science News
Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone had roots in Scotland (opens Science News)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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New analyses indicate that this weighty piece of the site’s architecture, once thought to come from Wales, was somehow moved at least 750 kilometers.
ZME Science
Stonehenge’s 6-tonne Altar Stone Was Sourced From Far-Off Scotland. How Did It Get There? (opens ZME Science)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.
Deutsche Welle
Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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"Completely unexpected" finding connects Stonehenge’s 6.6-ton Altar Stone to the northernmost parts of Great Britain and possible transport by ocean.
The Guardian
Stonehenge megalith came from Scotland, not Wales, ‘jaw-dropping’ study finds (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Monument’s largest ‘bluestone’ moved more than 450 miles – a discovery researchers say rewrites relationships between Neolithic populations
Live Science
Stonehenge's 13,200-pound Altar Stone originated in northeastern Scotland, more than 450 miles away (opens Live Science)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Researchers analyzed Stonehenge’s Altar Stone and determined that its chemical makeup is similar to stones found in northeastern Scotland.
Voice of America
Stonehenge's 'altar stone' came from Scotland, not Wales, new research shows (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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The sandstone slab made a journey of 740 kilometers (460 miles) some 5,000 years ago
The Conversation US
The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals (opens The Conversation US)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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The centre of solstice activities at Stonehenge is the Altar Stone – a large sandstone slab of uncertain origins. Our new work has found a match for it all the way in Scotland.
CBS News
Stonehenge (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Stonehenge's Altar Stone, weighing roughly six tons, was brought to the site from Scotland and not Wales, as was previously thought, researchers said.
Courthouse News Service
Stonehenge center stone traveled over 450 miles from Scotland, not Wales, researchers say (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Though it was erected more than 4,600 years ago, scientists are still uncovering more details about the origin of Stonehenge and how ancient civilizations functioned.
Al Jazeera
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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Central stone of famous British monument came from 750km (465 miles) away in Scotland, not Wales as previously thought.
Newsweek
Mysterious origins of "unique" Stonehenge altar stone finally revealed (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 13, 2024
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The results raise the possibility that advanced long-distance transportation methods existed in Neolithic Britain.
Forbes
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Is From Scotland Not Wales, Scientists Say (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 14, 2024
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In a discovery that has shocked archaeologists, Stonehenge
Fortune
Mystery of Stonehenge deepens as scientists discover altar stone was hauled 750 kilometers from Scotland (opens Fortune)
Published Aug 14, 2024
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The Neolithic circle of giant stones has been a source of wonder and mystery for nearly 5,000 years.
The Week
Stonehenge Altar Stone came from Scotland, study finds (opens The Week)
Published Aug 14, 2024
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New analysis says the six-ton megalith at the center of Stonehenge actually came from Scotland and not Wales, as previously thought

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