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Stonehenge a Burial Ground, Archaeologists Say

Jun 2nd, 2008 · Archaeologists have long puzzled over the origins of Stonehenge. Now, scientists based at the University of Sheffield say they have evidence that the massive stone structure was a burial ground and a monument to the dead. Archaeologist Mike Pearson discusses the findings.

Keywords: Scientists · evidence · Burials · puzzles · archaeologists · monument · Stonehenge · structure · University of Sheffield · Archaeologist Mike Pearson

Archaeologists Seek New Clues at Stonehenge *

Apr 6th, 2008 · Scientists are digging up the ground around Stonehenge in the first major excavation in more than 40 years. Lead archaeologist Timothy Darvill talks about what he thinks the ancient structure was intended for -- and what he hopes to find in the ground around it.

Keywords: Scientists · ancient · archaeologists · excavation · Stonehenge · structure · Timothy Darvill

A Stonehengesque Monument to Cars Turns 20 *

Jun 23rd, 2007 · Near the town of Alliance, Neb., stands an installation called Carhenge. The artwork replicates Stonehenge in England, but in the form of 38 vintage American cars, half buried in the ground. Carhenge draws about 30,000 tourists a month during the summer, and it turns 20 this weekend.

Keywords: Town · Americans · alliance · england · Vintage · replicate · tourists · artwork · monument · Neb · Stonehenge · Stonehengesque

Ancient Village Lifts Some of Stonehenge's Mystery ****

Jan 30th, 2007 · A settlement once home to hundreds of people has been unearthed near England's mysterious Stonehenge monument. The village dates to the same time period of Stonehenge, and archaeologists think the huge stone circle's builders may have lived there.

Keywords: Village · settlement · Mystery · mysteries · england · ancient · archaeologists · builder · monument · Stonehenge · Unearthed

Summer Solstice Celebrations at Stonehenge **

Jun 21st, 2004 · The BBC's Jane Little reports on Monday's summer solstice festivities at Stonehenge, where thousands of Brits are gathering to celebrate the longest day of the year.

Keywords: celebration · BBC · Festival · gathering · Brit · solstice · Stonehenge

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