Scientists have discovered new clues about why ancient Britons rebuilt Stonehenge 4,500 years ago. The massive stone circle wasn’t just a religious site – it was also built to bring communities together during a time when newcomers were arriving from Europe. The key to this discovery lies in the Altar Stone, a massive block weighing 6 metric tons. Scientists recently found that ancient builders moved this stone from northeastern Scotland to southern England – a distance of 700 kilometers.  “This site was important to people across Britain, not just those living nearby,” says Mike Parker Pearson from University College London. … Continue reading Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Originated from Scotland, 700 km Away