America's Stonehenge, Archaeological site in Salem, New Hampshire, United States
The site contains thirteen stone chambers, multiple enclosures, stone walls, and various drains spread across a one-acre central complex near Mystery Hill.
Carbon dating reveals continuous human occupation spanning 2,500 years, with construction activities beginning approximately 3,000 years ago at this location.
Native American artifacts, including tools and pottery fragments, indicate sustained indigenous presence and activities throughout the archaeological complex.
The trail extends half a mile with uneven rocky terrain, requiring visitors to wear appropriate footwear and carry children in backpacks rather than strollers.
The stone structures function as an astronomical calendar, precisely aligning with specific solar and lunar events throughout the annual cycle.
Website: http://stonehengeusa.com
GPS coordinates: 42.84306,-71.20694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
New Hampshire reveals a land where the White Mountains have shaped the skyline for millennia. Between northern coniferous forests and southeastern Atlantic coasts, this New England state features waterfalls cascading over granite, glacial passes carved 15,000 years ago, and industrial villages embedded in red stone. Archaeological sites, lighthouses guiding ships on Piscataqua, and estates where early 20th-century artists shaped American identity await discovery. Trails wind through gorges, along lakes reflecting peaks, and through forests where remnants of old foundries remain. Autumn light illuminates maple trees, winter turns ravines into ice amphitheaters, and spring causes waterfalls to roar. From Mount Monadnock to the Shoals Islands, New Hampshire offers a varied geography where each hill, waterfall, and stone bears witness to a deeply rooted natural and human story within the landscape of New England.
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