Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came all the way from north-east Scotland – here’s how we worked out this astonishing new finding
This is the longest known journey for any stone used in a Neolithic monument.
Aug. 14, 2024 • ~8 min
This is the longest known journey for any stone used in a Neolithic monument.
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