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Stonehenge's Origins Revealed by Mineral Analysis

From Popular Mechanics · November 2, 2026
Stonehenge's Origins Revealed by Mineral Analysis

A recent study has taken a mineral fingerprint from Stonehenge, revealing that ancient people transported a six-tonne slab from hundreds of miles away. This discovery raises questions about how and why they moved such a heavy object, deepening the mystery surrounding Stonehenge's origins and construction.

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