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Archaeologists figure out mystery of Stonehenge bluestones (moved from ATSNN)
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A team of archaeologists in Wales claim they have found the exact spot where the bluestones for the infamous Stonehenge were quarried. An enclosure
measuring roughly an acre in size provided the "made-to-measure pillars" needed for its construction. The stones were then moved 240 miles away to
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk
They scoured a 3km-square area in the highest points of Carn Menyn where they made the amazing discovery.
Prof Darvill said, "When we came across the enclosure we couldn't believe it. You dream about finding things like this but don't really think they exist. We have done geological and chemical tests which are still ongoing but show the quarry is the exact place.
"Geographically, the bluestones are very distinctive and could have only come from a very certain area. We already knew it was in the Preseli Hills but the geological tests combined with the chemical test results make us sure we have found it.
"Nobody can be sure why the stones were taken from there to Salisbury but I believe it is because they were regarded as holy or to do with a deity of some kind.
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If this discovery holds true it could lead to some interesting insight on Stonehenge. They hope to find the exact place where the stones were extracted. Hopefully, this will lead into more specifics on this fascinating structure.
[edit on 24-6-2005 by FreeThinking1]
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk
They scoured a 3km-square area in the highest points of Carn Menyn where they made the amazing discovery.
Prof Darvill said, "When we came across the enclosure we couldn't believe it. You dream about finding things like this but don't really think they exist. We have done geological and chemical tests which are still ongoing but show the quarry is the exact place.
"Geographically, the bluestones are very distinctive and could have only come from a very certain area. We already knew it was in the Preseli Hills but the geological tests combined with the chemical test results make us sure we have found it.
"Nobody can be sure why the stones were taken from there to Salisbury but I believe it is because they were regarded as holy or to do with a deity of some kind.
Please visit the link provided for the complete story.
If this discovery holds true it could lead to some interesting insight on Stonehenge. They hope to find the exact place where the stones were extracted. Hopefully, this will lead into more specifics on this fascinating structure.
[edit on 24-6-2005 by FreeThinking1]
A team of archaeologists in Whales claim they have found the exact spot where the bluestones for the infamous Stonehenge were quarried.
It is Wales my friend.....
Whales are big and blubbery and whilst you may find creatures like that wandering the streets of Cardiff, the country is not spelt the same.
[edit on 24/6/05 by stumason]
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