Stonehenge, Prehistoric monument in Salisbury Plain, England
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of large upright stones arranged in circular rows that form concentric rings. The structure includes different types of stone formations that create a complex geometric layout visible from multiple angles across the site.
Construction began around 5000 years ago and evolved over multiple phases as different cultures added various stones and modifications to the site. The final major building phase ended around 1500 BCE, after which the structure remained largely unchanged through the centuries.
The site draws people interested in ancient cultures and celestial alignments who come to experience the spatial arrangement of the stones firsthand. Visitors often spend time observing how the structure relates to the surrounding landscape and seasonal light patterns.
Access to the site is managed through a visitor center located near the main monument that provides information and facilities. The best time to visit is during early morning or late afternoon hours when light is favorable and crowds are typically smaller.
Some of the stones came from the Welsh region of Preseli Hills and were transported hundreds of kilometers to the site, with methods still debated by researchers. The reasons why builders undertook such a massive effort to move these specific stones remain one of archaeology's enduring mysteries.
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