A dramatic portrait-oriented movie poster showing an ancient stone circle on Salisbury Plain under a dramatic sky, with the title 'What's Stonehenge and Why Was It Built?' prominently at the top, evoking mystery and timelessness.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain, featuring a circular arrangement of massive stones that date back nearly 5000 years.

Interior of the sarsen circle and bluestones in the foreground, Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, c. 2550–1600 B.C.E., circle 97 feet in diameter, trilithons 24 feet high

a self portrait of two photographers and a security guard in front of Stonehenge at night

It was built in several phases by ancient Britons who aligned its stones with the summer and winter solstices using impressive engineering techniques.

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Sunset at Stonehenge during summer solstice. Credit: guitario / Getty

Scholars believe its purpose included ceremonies, burials, and ritual gatherings for seasonal events, serving as a unifying symbol for diverse communities.

Crowd gathered at Stonehenge for Winter Solstice celebration.

Druids celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge, 21 June 2005. Credit: Matt Cardy / Getty Images

A crowd gathers as the Sun aligns with the rocks at Stonehenge.

What's Stonehenge and Why Was It Built?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain, featuring a circular arrangement of massive stones that date back nearly 5000 years.
It was built in several phases by ancient Britons who aligned its stones with the summer and winter solstices using impressive engineering techniques.
Scholars believe its purpose included ceremonies, burials, and ritual gatherings for seasonal events, serving as a unifying symbol for diverse communities.

What's Stonehenge and Why Was It Built?

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