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Ancient Solstice Monument Discovered Near Stonehenge

Updated 2026-06-18 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Archaeologists have discovered a 5000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge that predates the famous monument and was used to mark the summer solstice.

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New Scientist
Archaeologists have discovered traces of a wooden structure built 5000 years ago, 5 kilometres from Stonehenge, which appears to have been an even older monument for marking the summer solstice
2026-06-18 00:01 UTC
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