New study upends Stonehenge glacier theory

Humans, not Glaciers, Moved Rocks Used in Stonehenge’s Construction, According to New Evidence

Researchers at Curtin University in Australia have presented evidence that humans, rather than glaciers, moved the rocks used in Stonehenge’s construction to England. Their findings were published January 21 in the journal Communications Earth and Environment. Located on Salisbury Plain in England, Stonehenge was built in stages by Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples between around 3000 BC and 1500 BC. It consists of an outer circle and inner hor…

New study upends Stonehenge glacier theory

A remarkable new study suggests the sizeable rocks that comprise Stonehenge did not arrive at the site via glaciers and, instead, were likely brought there by the ancient monument's human creators. The intriguing determination, which upends a popular theory surrounding the megalith's origins, was reportedly developed by researchers from Australia's Curtin University using what they described as "advanced mineral 'fingerprinting' techniques." Spe…