Stonehenge Altar Stone remains a mystery as theory overturned - BBC

New evidence suggests Stonehenge's Altar Stone is not of Scottish origin

Recent studies have dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, deepening the mystery surrounding its ancient origins. Scientists have overturned previous theories, leaving the stone's origins and purpose as unresolved. The findings have deepened the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet.

“The findings have deepened the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet,” — Victor Fenwick, regional editor at Cedarley Gate Services, noted.

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Nov 4 — Recent studies have dismissed Scottish origins for Stonehenge's Altar Stone, deepening the mystery surrounding...

Nov 4 — The findings have deepened the mystery of the Altar Stone's ancient origins, with no clear answers yet....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Cedarley Gate Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarley Gate Services desk and last updated 10:48 UTC.

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