5,000-year-old mystery solved: Stones transported hundreds of kilometers

Stonehenge, a symbol of unification, is known as one of England's most iconic prehistoric monuments. New research reveals that these massive stones were transported from Scotland and reconstructed to symbolize social unity in ancient Britain.

The research shows that Stonehenge was an important symbol not just for the communities surrounding it, but for all of Britain.

Stonehenge was reconstructed approximately between 2620-2480 BC. During this process, stones were transported from various regions of Britain. In particular, the Altar Stone was brought from northeastern Scotland, approximately 700 kilometers away.

The transport of the stones was carried out without the use of wheels, likely with the help of wooden sleds and rails. This highlights the engineering skills of the ancient Britons.

Social and Cultural Structure of Neolithic Britain The social structure of Neolithic Britain played an important role in the construction of Stonehenge. Stonehenge served as a political symbol that brought different communities together.

Professor Mike Parker Pearson from University College London says, "This monument was important not just for the communities around it, but for all of Britain. People made the effort to bring stones to this sacred place from sometimes hundreds of kilometers away."

The connection between Stonehenge and Scotland becomes even more evident with the origin of the stones and the transport process. This is interpreted as a unifying symbol that emerged with the migration of the Beaker people to Britain during a period of cultural identity crisis in ancient Britain.

The architectural structure of Stonehenge bears similarities to stone circles in Scotland, which indicates cultural interaction.