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Apart from their size (the sarsens that is) the fact that they were shaped to conform to a very precise architectural plan. Look at the stones and they have their better faces inwards - except the Great Trilithon, which turns its better face to the midwinter sunset. There are too many details to explain here, explore the links below.

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