Stonehenge
LocationUK
Year3000 BC
TypeMonument
About Stonehenge
The largest stones weigh 25 tons and were moved 19 miles. The smaller bluestones came from Wales, 150 miles away. Aligned with the summer solstice sunrise. The purpose remains debated: temple, observatory, or healing center. Over 1 million visitors per year. The lintels are curved to appear straight.
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