Stonehenge Altar Stone remains a mystery as theory overturned - BBC

Recent discoveries cast doubt on Scottish roots of Stonehenge's Altar Stone

Recent studies have ruled out Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, adding to mystery surrounding its ancient origins. Scientists have questioned previous theories, leaving the stone's origins and purpose as unresolved. The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet.

“The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Marley Bury Services, added during the briefing.

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Nov 5 — Recent studies have ruled out Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, adding to mystery surrounding its...

Nov 6 — The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet....

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marley Bury Services desk and last updated 13:05 UTC.

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