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, deepening the mystery surrounding its ancient origins. Scientists have challenged 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.

“Scientists have challenged previous theories, leaving the stone's origins and purpose as unresolved,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Ashley Gate Group, commented.

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Nov 3 — Recent studies have ruled out Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, deepening the mystery surrounding...

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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