We may have just cracked one of Stonehenge's greatest mysteries
Researchers suggest that glaciers transported the Altar Stone from Scotland to Doggerland during the last ice age, potentially explaining its journey to Stonehenge. This theory implies that Neolithic people may have valued the stone long before it reached its final site.
Why it matters
This discovery provides new insights into prehistoric human migration and the cultural significance of megalithic monuments.
One of Stonehenge’s enduring mysteries is how its Altar Stone made the 700km (435-mile) journey from Scotland to southern England. Now, researchers think they may have part of the answer: a glacier helped transport it.
The report is based on scientific findings published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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