Ancient Circle of Stones
Stonehenge is a very special monument in England. It’s said to be more than 5,000 years old. The “henge” in its name refers to circular structures from ancient times. In this case it refers to the circle of huge stones that stand upright at the center of the monument.
No one knows exactly why Stonehenge was built. Some people believe it might have been used as a device for predicting the movement of the Moon. Others think it was a temple for worshiping the sky or the Sun. Stonehenge includes the largest stone constructions in the British Isles. The monument’s biggest stones are arranged in the shape of a horseshoe and are surrounded by another big circle of upright tall stones. Originally all of these surrounding stones had stones on top, covering them like caps. Some are still capped. All of these objects are made of sandstone.
Beyond these stones is a circular ditch. Inside it stand several other stones, including the Altar Stone, the Slaughter Stone, and two Station stones. On the northeast of Stonehenge is the entrance. Outside it stands the Heel Stone and a straight path called the Avenue.
The Stonehenge that you can see today is more like a ruin. Much of it has probably disappeared with time and with changes brought on by weather over thousands of years. Still, it is an awe-inspiring sight.
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