Journey back in time to the heart of Andalusia, Spain, where a 5,000-year-old marvel, the Dolmen of Soto, beckons with its enigmatic whispers from the past. In for an adventure to a fascinating and mysterious Neolithic site in Spain? If you are, then you should definitely consider a visit to the Dolmen of Soto, a subterranean structure in Trigueros, Andalusia, Spain. Also … [Read more...] about Underground Stonehenge: Mystery of the 5,000-Year-Old Dolmen of Soto in Spain
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What Actually Happens At Stonehenge During The Summer Solstice?
Five millennia on, Stonehenge at the summer solstice is still the place to be. Today, June 20, is the solstice, marking the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. This year's solstice arrives slightly earlier than usual, the earliest since the late 1700s, signaling the start of summer north of the Equator. In the Southern Hemisphere, the season shifts … [Read more...] about What Actually Happens At Stonehenge During The Summer Solstice?
The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
Göbekli Tepe, the world’s earliest-known temple, was built around 11 500 years ago, when woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth, and Britain wasn’t yet an island. In 1963, scientists from Istanbul University and the University of Chicago found ancient stone tools while conducting a survey on the hill of Göbekli Tepe (which means ‘potbelly hill’ in Turkish) not far from the … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
Stonehenge: A Testament to Neolithic Brilliance
What an incredible feat of Neolithic engineering! Stonehenge, a marvel of the ancient world, stands as the only surviving stone circle adorned with raised stones, known as lintels. These massive horizontal slabs, each meticulously crafted, are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of its builders. The construction techniques employed at Stonehenge are as fascinating as … [Read more...] about Stonehenge: A Testament to Neolithic Brilliance
‘Spanish Stonehenge’ Revealed By Drought After 50 Years
An ancient marvel has emerged from the depths, unveiling a prehistoric secret hidden beneath the waters for five decades. The Dolmen of Guadalperal, often referred to as the Spanish Stonehenge, stands as a testament to the mysteries of antiquity. This circle of numerous megalithic stones, believed to trace its roots back to 5000 BC, recently resurfaced in Spain’s … [Read more...] about ‘Spanish Stonehenge’ Revealed By Drought After 50 Years