Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old site near Stonehenge that features two post pits aligned with the sun's solstices. This simpler structure predates the famous monument by 500 years and provides new insights into prehistoric community behavior.
Why it matters
This discovery significantly advances our understanding of prehistoric astronomical knowledge and the evolution of ritual sites in ancient Britain.
Image source, English Heritage Image caption, The huge stones at Stonehenge mark the movements of the Sun
The article is a straightforward scientific report based on archaeological findings.
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