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Archaeologists May Have Found Stonehenge Prototype

Researchers found a simpler structure three miles from Stonehenge in southern England. The site is aligned with the solstices and predates the famous stone circle by roughly 500 years. Experts describe the discovery as a once in a lifetime find.

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Archaeologists unearthed a wooden precursor to Stonehenge located three miles from the original site.

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  1. Archaeologists Discover Potential Stonehenge Prototype in Bulford

    Researchers found a simpler structure three miles from Stonehenge in southern England. The site is aligned with the solstices and predates the famous stone circle by roughly 500 years. Experts describe the discovery as a once in a lifetime find.

    What's confirmed:

    • The discovered structure is located three miles from Stonehenge.
    • The monument is aligned with the solstices.
    • The site predates Stonehenge by approximately 500 years.
    • The structure is located in Bulford.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The prototype was a wooden monument.
    • Phil Harding led the archaeology team.
    • Two vanished posts indicate ancient Britons tracked solstices.
    confidence 90%