Stonehenge's central rock came from Scotland, study finds — raising questions about how it got there 

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By analyzing grains of rock within Stonehenge's "altar stone," researchers determined it was most likely transported from present-day Scotland — more than 450 miles away.

Period14 Aug 2024

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  • TitleStonehenge's central rock came from Scotland, study finds — raising questions about how it got there 
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletNBC News
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date14 Aug 2024
    DescriptionBy analyzing grains of rock within Stonehenge's "altar stone," researchers determined it was most likely transported from present-day Scotland — more than 450 miles away.
    Producer/AuthorEvan Bush
    URLhttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/stonehenge-altar-rock-origin-scotland-study-rcna166265
    PersonsNick Pearce, Richard Bevins, Robert Ixer
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  • stonehenge
  • bluestones

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