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Archaeologists May Have Found Stonehenge Prototype

Archaeologists discovered a wooden monument in southern England that predates Stonehenge. The site features two posts aligned with the summer sunrise and winter sunset. This suggests prehistoric people tracked the solstice centuries before the stone circle existed.

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The structure is now dated to 5,000 years old.

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  1. 5,000-Year-Old Wooden Structure Found Near Stonehenge

    Archaeologists discovered a wooden monument in southern England that predates Stonehenge. The site features two posts aligned with the summer sunrise and winter sunset. This suggests prehistoric people tracked the solstice centuries before the stone circle existed.

    What's confirmed:

    • The structure is 5,000 years old.
    • The site is located near Stonehenge.
    • Two wooden posts aligned with the summer sunrise and winter sunset.
    • The structure predates the stone monuments of Stonehenge.
    confidence 100%

  2. Archaeologists Unearth Potential Stonehenge Prototype

    Researchers found a structure in southern England that predates Stonehenge by about 500 years. The site consists of two post holes and trash dumps. It is the earliest known solstice alignment in the region.

    What's confirmed:

    • The structure predates the main Stonehenge monument by around 500 years.
    • The site is aligned with the solstices.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Phil Harding considers the discovery one of the greatest finds of his career.
    • The site consists of two post holes and a few trash dumps.
    confidence 90%

  3. Archaeologists Discover Potential Stonehenge Prototype in Bulford

    Researchers found a simpler structure three miles from Stonehenge in southern England. The site is aligned with the solstices and predates the famous stone circle by roughly 500 years. Experts describe the discovery as a once in a lifetime find.

    What's confirmed:

    • The discovered structure is located three miles from Stonehenge.
    • The monument is aligned with the solstices.
    • The site predates Stonehenge by approximately 500 years.
    • The structure is located in Bulford.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The prototype was a wooden monument.
    • Phil Harding led the archaeology team.
    • Two vanished posts indicate ancient Britons tracked solstices.
    confidence 90%