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Stonehenge is believed to have been constructed as a ceremonial and religious site by ancient peoples for rituals, ceremonies, and astronomical observations. Its exact purpose and significance remain a subject of speculation among historians and archaeologists.

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How tall are the bricks in stonhenge?

the stonhenge is 10 feet tall.


How many stones does Stonhenge have?

Stonehenge is made up of an estimated 80-82 stones, consisting of large Sarsen stones, smaller Bluestones, and other stones in various formations.


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scientists may beleive that dinasours put them there but they dont know for sure the stones werer put there around 500 years ago. google it for more info...


What rock is stonhenge made of?

this two rocks are called marier and teriuy


How has the stonhenge changed?

More Rocks Have Been Placed On Top Of The Other Rocks


Is the Stonehenge the oldest monument in Europe?

Unlikely. Many large stone tombs and monuments were built in many parts of Europe during the Neolithic age 5000-3000 BC. Stonhenge was probably built in the Chalcolithic age 2500-2000 BC. The link below has a lot more information.


What are 2 historical sites in United Kingdom?

Many but Stonhenge and Hadrian's Wall immediately spring to mind


Is the Stonehenge near Milton keynes?

Not really. Milton Keynes is about 50 miles north of London. Stonhenge is over 100 miles southwest of London.


What is Stonhenge's longitude?

Stonehenge is about 80 miles west of London. I'm guessing that's about 3 degrees west. Latitude, again a guess, is about 54 degrees.


What can tourists do in the UK?

Travel - eat - visit castles churches abbeys museums etc climb mountains visit historic places such as Stonhenge etc, etc.


Why was travel developed?

Travel is required out of necessity. Even Stonhenge was built with stones from many miles away rerquiring travel. Then people would have to travel to worship there. In the bible the Jews were required to travel to Jersusalem for the festivals to worship there. In the Industrial Revolution, people started to live in cities more and again travel was involved. Great empires were built - Babylon, Egypt, Rome, British, Ottoman Turk, Holy Roman Empire, Spanish and French colonies in a greed for land and power but also for raw materials and slaves etc and also for trade. All this necessitated travel. Then came travel for pleasure -