New research on the origins of Stonehenge suggests that building the monument may have had political as well as religious motivations for unifying the people of the region.

https://wildhunt.org/2024/12/researchers-claim-building-stonehenge-involved-neolithic-politics.html

#stonehenge #politics #neolithic #altarstone #archaeology #decembersolstice #research #salisburyplain

Scientists solved mysterious origin of #Stonehenge’s #AltarStone: #Scotland
“Our analysis found specific mineral grains in the Altar Stone are mostly between 1,000 to 2,000 million years old, while other minerals are around 450 million years old,” said co-author Anthony Clarke. “This provides a distinct chemical fingerprint suggesting the stone came from rocks in the Orcadian Basin, Scotland, at least 750 kilometers [450 miles] away from Stonehenge."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/08/study-stonehenges-central-altar-stone-actually-hails-from-scotland/

PAGANS REACT: We share a recap of the recent events and findings at Stonehenge, as well as Pagan reactions to new research suggesting that the Altar Stone originates in Scotland.

Thank you to everyone who spoke with us on these issues!

https://wildhunt.org/2024/08/pagans-react-to-recent-stonehenge-news.html

#stonehenge #A303 #altarstone #archaeology #druids #pagansreact #pagan #scotland #orkney

#stonehenge #altarstone

Och! It's Scottish! 😲😉

A new geochemical analysis of #Stonehenge 's central #AltarStone apparently suggests it's origin in the #OrcadianBasin in #Scotland - over 700 kilometres away.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02651-8 via @nature

100-year-old origin theory of Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone could be wrong, scientists say
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/100-year-old-origin-theory-of-stonehenge-s-iconic-altar-stone-could-be-wrong-scientists-say/ar-AA1hD0k0?ei=19

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#Stonehenge
#AltarStone
#Bluestones
#PreseliHills
#Wales
#Sarsens
#Scotland
#NorthernEngland
#JournalOfArchaeologicalScience
#Barium
#Antiquity