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| International Travel Stonehenge Awe-Inspiring & Mystical Monument Stonehenge Tours, Private Viewing Tours, and FUN Stonehenge "Combo" Tours Who Built Stonehenge? One of the most popular beliefs was that it was built by the Druids. Today, many scientists agree on the modern theory that three tribes built Stonehenge at three separate times — the Windmill Hill people in 3000 BC, the Beaker people in 2000 BC, and the Wessex people in 1500 BC. There are two types of stones at Stonehenge — the larger 40-ton "Sarsen" stones which originated from Salisbury Plain and the smaller 4-ton "Bluestones" which are believed to have been hauled to the site (from the mountains of South Wales) before the larger stones. Stonehenge is made up of more than 1,500 tons of rock. The largest stones are 23 feet tall and weigh more than 44 tons. Stonehenge Tours, Private Viewing Tours, and FUN Stonehenge "Combo" Tours Durrington Walls — New excavations uncovered remains of what archeologists believe is an ancient village of the workers who erected Stonehenge. The 4,600-year-old ruins appear to form the largest Neolithic village ever found in Britain. The houses at Durrington Walls date back to 2600 B.C. — making it approximately the same age as the earliest Stonehenge formation. Recently, researchers theorized that the village by the Durrington Walls (where archaeologists excavated several homes) was built to accommodate the living, while Stonehenge was built to honor the dead. Inside the excavated houses at Durrington Walls, archaeologists found flint tools, part of a dress pin, swept-away debris, imprints of beds and a dresser, and the remains of an oval-shaped hearth. More Info Avebury Like Stonehenge, it is also Tourist Info Center Avebury Tours
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Lacock Day Trip What is Stonehenge's Purpose? It is speculated that the site was an astronomical calendar. Others claim that it was a temple or sacred site where sacrifices took place on specific days of the year. Stonehenge has even been linked to the Crop Circle phenomenon, UFOs and extraterrestrials! New research suggests that Stonehenge was used as a burial site for more than 500 years — long before its giant stones were erected. Archaeologists believe up to 240 creative remains of people were buried within Stonehenge. Recently, researchers have theorized that the ancient village by the Durrington Walls (two miles from Stonehenge, where archaeologists excavated several homes) was built to accommodate the living, while Stonehenge was built to honor the dead. Whatever its purpose, a visit to Stonehenge is not to be missed! Location Summer & Winter Solstice Stonehenge Hours Spring Fun Stonehenge Tours Calanais Stones The massive upright megaliths are more than 5,000 years old. The stones stand 15 feet high and predate Stonehenge. Scientists believe that the inner circle of 13 stones is aligned with the planets and stars. More Info Area 51 & Rachel, Nevada For UFO enthusiasts, be sure to check out our Area 51 and Rachel web site pages.
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