How researchers determined that Stonehenge's giant Altar Stone came all the way from northeast Scotland
Phys.org - Sun 18 Aug 24No one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead, and is aligned with movements of the sun and moon.
Scientists have finally solved a major Stonehenge mystery
Science Focus - Sun 18 Aug 24Stonehenge has long held an air of mystery around it, but new research has helped clear up some of the facts, revealing both the origin and transport method of one of the key stones.Led by Australia's ...
One Of Stonehenge’s Biggest Stones Traveled 430 Miles — But How?
Inverse - Sun 18 Aug 24— Image by Pierre Klemas/Moment/Getty ImagesNo one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead and ...
Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows
Phys.org - Sat 17 Aug 24The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created.
The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals
Phys.org - Sat 17 Aug 24During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument's astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone—the ...
Stonehenge Altar Stone mystery solved: 6-ton slab was carried 434 miles from Scotland
Interesting Engineering - Thu 15 Aug 24 Neolithic people moved Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone over hundreds of miles, CNN - Sat 17 Aug 24.css-1hpb4i6{display:block;width:100vw;position:relative;left:-0.938rem;margin-bottom:0;}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-1hpb4, Popular Mechanics - Wed 14 Aug 24
Stonehenge’s most iconic stone came from hundreds of miles away, CNN - Wed 14 Aug 24
The mysterious origin of Stonehenge’s altar stone might have been solved, National Geographic - Wed 14 Aug 24
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Mysterious Origins of 'Unique' Stonehenge Altar Stone Finally Revealed, Newsweek - Wed 14 Aug 24
Stonehenge's Famous Altar Stone May Be From Scotland, Over 700 Kilometers Away, IFLScience - Wed 14 Aug 24
Origin Of Stonehenge's Altar Stone Revealed, Mirage News - Wed 14 Aug 24
Stonehenge Altar Stone Originates from Northeast Scotland, Mirage News - Wed 14 Aug 24
Research Reveals Distant Origin of Stonehenge Altar Stone, Mirage News - Wed 14 Aug 24
Stonehenge Altar Stone Came From Scotland, Not Wales, Mirage News - Wed 14 Aug 24
Stonehenge Poses a News Mystery: The Altar Stone Came From Faraway Scotland
Discover Magazine - Wed 14 Aug 24Researchers learn that the key element of the Neolithic monument didn’t hail from Wales, unlike similar components.
Stonehenge’s altar stone was brought all the way from Scotland
Newscientist - Wed 14 Aug 24The nearest source of the altar stone at the centre of Stonehenge has finally been identified – and it is at least 750 kilometres away in north-east Scotland
Stonehenge’s central rock probably came from Scotland
Nature News - Wed 14 Aug 24Nature, Published online: 14 August 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02589-xThe origins of the stones that make up the ancient monument Stonehenge can provide insights into the ...
Stonehenge’s enigmatic centre stone was hauled 800 kilometres from Scotland
Nature News - Wed 14 Aug 24Nature, Published online: 14 August 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02584-2By assessing the age of ancient crystals, researchers have traced the monument’s greenish Altar Stone ...
A Scottish provenance for the Altar Stone of Stonehenge
Nature News - Wed 14 Aug 24Nature, Published online: 14 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07652-1Mineral ages and chemical analysis of fragments of the Altar Stone from the Neolithic stone circle at ...
The mystery of Stonehenge’s central stone unearthed
Nature News - Wed 14 Aug 24Nature, Published online: 14 August 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02646-5A geochemical analysis suggests that Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from northern Scotland — plus, ...
A Scottish origin for Stonehenge's Altar Stone
Nature News - Wed 14 Aug 24Nature, Published online: 14 August 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02651-8Geologists have found the provenance for Stonehenge's central Altar Stone, in the Orcadian Basin in Scotland
For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey
New York Times - Wed 14 Aug 24A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes.
Stonehenge’s 6-tonne Altar Stone was transported from Scotland
Cosmos Magazine - Wed 14 Aug 24How was Stonehenge built in ancient Britain 5,000 years ago? New evidence suggests the Late Stone Age people who made the colossal structure would have to have used advanced transport methods ...
Stonehenge Altar Stone was transported 430 miles from Scotland, say scientists
The Independent - Wed 14 Aug 24Previously it was believed that the six-tonne sandstone had been brought to the monument in Wiltshire from Wales.
Stonehenge's Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain
Phys.org - Wed 14 Aug 24New research led by Curtin University has revealed Stonehenge's monumental six-ton Altar Stone, long believed to originate from Wales, actually hails from Scotland. The study titled "A Scottish ...
Stonehenge Mystery: Scientists Reveal How They Traced The Altar Stone
ScienceAlert - Mon 19 Aug 24A secret buried for thousands of years.
Stonehenge's Massive Central Stone May Have Been Shipped From Hundreds of Miles Away
Smithsonian Magazine - Thu 15 Aug 24Researchers think they've solved the mystery of the monument's Altar Stone, which could have traveled all the way from Scotland
Stonehenge Altar stone likely came from Scotland, not Wales
Chemistry World - Thu 15 Aug 24Mineral analysis matches sandstones from over 750km away
Stonehenge's altar stone originated in Scotland, hundreds of miles away
Techspot - Thu 15 Aug 24A paper recently published in the scientific journal Nature presents evidence that the altar stone at the center of Stonehenge was transported to the site from northeastern Scotland, over 460 ...
Stonehenge's biggest remaining mysteries: The five key unanswered questions about the prehistoric monument - as research reveals the Altar Stone was sourced in Scotland
Daily Mail - Thu 15 Aug 24As scientists reveal the surprising origins of one of Stonehenge's stones, MailOnline takes a look at the five biggest unanswered questions about the ancient monument.
Scientists solved mysterious origin of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone: Scotland
Ars Technica - Wed 14 Aug 24Enlarge / The Altar Stone at Stonehenge weighs roughly 6 tons and was probably transported by land—or possibly by sea. (credit: English Heritage) The largest of the "bluestones" ...
Stonehenge’s Strangest Rock Came from 500 Miles Away
Scientific American - Wed 14 Aug 24A new analysis of Stonehenge’s “Altar Stone” suggests Neolithic people walked or sailed some 500 miles to transport the six-ton boulder
Stonehenge’s 6-tonne Altar Stone Was Sourced From Far-Off Scotland. How Did It Get There?
ZME Science - Wed 14 Aug 24New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.
Stonehenge's Altar Stone is SCOTTISH: Pivotal rock was sourced in the Orcadian Basin before being transported 460 miles to its final resting place in Wiltshire 5,000 years ago, study claims
Daily Mail - Wed 14 Aug 24New analysis has revealed the Altar Stone, the largest bluestone at the centre of Stonehenge, actually came from northern Scotland - up to 1,000km (621 miles) away.
Geologists crack a major Stonehenge mystery
Popular Science - Wed 14 Aug 24One of the many archaeological mysteries at Britain’s Stonehenge has been solved. The site’s six-ton Altar Stone hails from over 400 miles north in Scotland, not from Wales or other closer ...
Stonehenge's 13,200-pound Altar Stone originated in northeastern Scotland, more than 450 miles away
Livescience - Wed 14 Aug 24Researchers analyzed Stonehenge's Altar Stone and determined that its chemical makeup is similar to that of stones found in northeastern Scotland. ...
Neolithic Monument Engineering: The Astonishing 500-Mile Journey of Stonehenge's Altar Stone
Anthropology.net - Sat 17 Aug 24One of the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument in southern England, has been the origin of its stones. While researchers have traced the upright sarsen stones to ...
Challenging Century-Old Beliefs: Scientists Unravel Mysterious Origin of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone
SciTechDaily - Sun 18 Aug 24Recent research led by Curtin University has uncovered that Stonehenge’s iconic Altar Stone, previously believed to be from Wales, actually originates from Scotland. This discovery suggests ...
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Was Transported from Scotland, Archeologists Say
Sci.News - Wed 14 Aug 24The Altar Stone, a 6-ton sandstone megalith that sits at the center of Stonehenge’s iconic stone circle, was sourced at least 750 km from its current location, according to new research ...
Great Scott! Stonehenge's Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain
ScienceDaily - Wed 14 Aug 24New research has revealed Stonehenge's monumental six-ton Altar Stone, long believed to originate from Wales, actually hails from Scotland.
Great Scott! Stonehenge’s Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain, Scienmag - Wed 14 Aug 24Great Scott! Stonehenge’s Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain, Eurekalert - Wed 14 Aug 24