England Neolithic Built: 3000 BC UNESCO
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain made up of large standing stones arranged in concentric rings. It was built in multiple phases over many centuries and remains one of the most studied archaeological sites in Europe.
Site View & Location
Stonehenge
England
Longitude: -1.83
Latitude: 51.18
Historical Significance
Stonehenge demonstrates sophisticated prehistoric engineering, organized labor, and ceremonial planning. Its alignment with solar events suggests ritual and astronomical importance in Neolithic Britain.
Facts
Fact 1
Solstice Alignment
The monument aligns with sunrise at the summer solstice and sunset at the winter solstice.
Fact 2
Multi-Phase Construction
Archaeological evidence shows construction and modifications from around 3000 BC to 1600 BC.
Fact 3
Distant Stone Transport
Some bluestones were moved from Wales to the site, over 200 km away.