Recent scans confirm Stonehenge’s 6-ton Altar Stone was transported over 400 miles from Scotland. This completely challenges our current understanding of Stone Age engineering, sea travel, and trade networks.
by Nervous_Tip2096
Recent scans confirm Stonehenge’s 6-ton Altar Stone was transported over 400 miles from Scotland. This completely challenges our current understanding of Stone Age engineering, sea travel, and trade networks.
by Nervous_Tip2096
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Hey everyone. I just finished putting together a 12-minute breakdown on the recent geological discoveries at Stonehenge. For decades, we assumed the stones were relatively local, but new mineral chemistry analysis proves the massive Altar Stone actually came from the Orcadian Basin in Scotland.
It completely changes how we view Neolithic capabilities. The logistical nightmare of moving a 6-ton rock that far in 2500 BC is insane. I dive into the evidence and the implications for our historical timeline.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether you think they moved it by land or by massive ancient boats!
**You Can Watch My Mini-Documentary Here:** [https://youtu.be/t1ZmpuP9ZvY](https://youtu.be/t1ZmpuP9ZvY)
Why not actually provide a reference for the research?