The Altar Stone, the largest of the bluestones used to build Stonehenge, lies at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England. The 13,227-pound (6-metric ton) block was likely transported ...

Stonehenge, a Neolithic monument, is pictured in Wiltshire, England. Research has uncovered new insights into the provenance of the Altar Stone, one of the megaliths that form the monument.

The Altar Stone sits in the inner circle of Stonehenge buried underneath two fallen sarsen stones, barely visible to visitors. Aberystwyth University The so-called "cold moon" above Stonehenge on ...

Stonehenge’s iconic Altar Stone did not come from Orkney – but elsewhere in north-eastern Scotland, scientists say. The new findings follow last month’s reports that the largest “bluestone ...

Stonehenge is among the most iconic locations in England, ... Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Has a Surprising Origin . Adam Kovac Gizmodo August 15, 2024 AP Stonehenge is among the most iconic locations in ...

As the quest to find the origins of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone heats up, researchers rule out one Scottish site that appeared to have a direct link to the monument.

Construction on Stonehenge began as early as 3000 BC and occurred over several phases, according to previous research, and the Altar Stone is believed to have been placed within the central ...