The mystery over Stonehenge's origins has deepened after a 'jaw-dropping' discovery.
The mystery over Stonehenge's origins has deepened after a "jaw-dropping" discovery. Most of the monument's bluestones were sourced from the Preseli Hills in Wales - around 150 miles from the site.But fresh research suggests the largest Altar Stone at the heart of Stonehenge is actually Scottish.The "remarkable" discovery has left experts "stunned" and busts a century-long held belief about the origins of the bluestone.
Co-author Professor Richard Bevins, from Aberystwyth University, said: "These findings are truly remarkable - they overturn what had been thought for the past century. "We have succeeded in working out, if you like, the age and chemical fingerprints of, perhaps, one of the most famous of stones in the world-renowned ancient monument. "It's thrilling to know that our chemical analysis and dating work has finally unlocked this great mystery.
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