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Researchers Trace the Origins of Thousands of Ancient European Megaliths

Discover Magazine - Mon 18 Feb 19

(Inside Science) – New research suggests that megaliths -- monuments such as Stonehenge created from large rocks during the Stone and Copper Ages in Europe -- owe their origins to a mysterious ...

Stonehenge mystery solved? Prehistoric French may have inspired it and other European megaliths

Phys.org - Tue 12 Feb 19

Although Stonehenge may be the most famous of Europe's megaliths, it's far from the only one: There are about 35,000 of these mysterious stone structures throughout the continent.

Sailors spread the ancient fashion for monuments like Stonehenge

Newscientist - Mon 11 Feb 19

Building ancient stone monuments, like Stonehenge, is a tradition that appears to have started in France and was then spread by Stone Age sailors

The spread of Europe’s giant stone monuments may trace back to one region

ScienceNews - Mon 11 Feb 19

Megaliths spread across the continent due to seafarers’ influence, researcher says.

Why did Stonehenge's massive rocks come from Wales, 180 miles away?

USA today - Tue 19 Feb 19

Scientists have discovered the exact location of the quarries where many of Stonehenge's massive stones came from, a new study released Tuesday said.        

Ancient monoliths like Stonehenge may have spread from northwestern France about 7,000 years ago

ZME Science - Tue 12 Feb 19

There are actually tens of thousands of Stonehenge-like structures throughout Europe.

Monolith monuments like Stonehenge appeared across Europe as SAILORS spread the fashion

Daily Mail - Tue 12 Feb 19

The first monument was erected in northwest France in 4,500 BC and then the tradition, practice and popularity for similar monuments spread over the next 2,000 years.

Stonehenge mystery solved? Prehistoric sailors may have been responsible for legendary structure

FOXNews - Tue 12 Feb 19

Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous rock structure in the world and the mystery surrounding its formation has stumped humanity for generations. Now, a new study suggests that it, along with ...

Prehistoric Sailors May Be Responsible for Stonehenge, Other Megaliths

Livescience - Tue 12 Feb 19

Megaliths across Europe might have a common origin in Northwestern France