JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stonehenge's roots extend to Scotland.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 4. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bower, Bruce 3 of 3

Abstract

Stonehenge's central stone, known as the Altar Stone, was believed to be from Wales, but new research suggests that it actually originated from northeastern Scotland. Geoscientists analyzed the age and chemical composition of fragments from the Altar Stone and found a close match to a rock formation in Scotland called the Orcadian Basin. This challenges the long-standing assumption that the Altar Stone came from Wales like the surrounding bluestones. The study also suggests that there were long-distance connections and shared cultural practices among Late Neolithic groups in the British Isles during Stonehenge's construction. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/09, Vol. 206, Issue 4, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:179154829
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