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 dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, deepening the 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.

“Scientists have questioned previous theories, leaving the stone's origins and purpose as unresolved,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Wrayburn Combe Practice, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — Recent studies have dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, deepening the mystery surrounding...

Nov 5 — The findings have added to the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet....

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