Researchers may have solved a Stonehenge mystery — and raised another. They say its central Altar Stone somehow got to England from Scotland, hundreds of miles farther away than originally thought.

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, which lies at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England, was likely transported over 435 miles (700 kilometers) from ...

Over the years, the Altar Stone has been overshadowed by the more prominent features of Stonehenge, such as the towering sarsens and the enigmatic bluestones. However, its story is no less compelling.

Experts are abuzz over a new report stating that the Altar Stone — one of the site’s most mysterious pieces — was transported from Scotland prior to the invention of the wheel.

Archaeology Geologists crack a major Stonehenge mystery The circle's Altar Stone originated hundreds of miles away. Laura Baisas Aug 14, 2024 11:00 AM EDT ...

The Altar Stone, the largest of the bluestones used to build Stonehenge, lies at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England. The 13,227-pound (6-metric ton) block was likely transported ...

For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes.

Construction on Stonehenge began as early as 3000 BC and occurred over several phases, according to previous research, and the Altar Stone is believed to have been placed within the central ...

The search for the origin of Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone intensifies By CNN Newssource September 13, 2024 12:24 PM Published September 13, 2024 1:16 PM ...

But the study indicates it’s still likely that the Altar Stone came from elsewhere in northeastern Scotland, presenting a wide search area for the team to investigate in the future.