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Stonehenge’s most iconic stone was brought from hundreds of miles away

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, located at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England, may have been transported more than 700 kilometres (430 miles) from the site in what is now northeastern Scotland around 5,000… Read More »

The boulder at the centre of Stonehenge came from Scotland, raising questions about how it got there

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of the 6-tonne rock at the centre of Stonehenge. The discovery deepens the mystery of the site. The “altar stone,” the sandstone boulder at the center of the ancient monument, likely came from modern-day Scotland, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. That means it… Read More »