Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England,

about 3 km west of Amesbury and 13 km north of Salisbury. One of

the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a
ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of
the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in
England. Stonehenge is believed to be around 5000 years old.
Having gone through many construction phases throughout its early
life, Stonehenge currently consists of a circular bank of earthworks
where concentric rings of standing stones majestically rise from the
Plain. The standing stones (sarsens) consist of massive blocks up to
nine metres set vertically into the earth. Sitting horizontally across
the sarsens are blue stones.
Two of the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge are what was its
purpose? And how did the ancient people transport and erect such
massive stones?
The henge stones appear to mark and accentuate important stages
of the year such as the passing of seasons and particular sunrises
and sunsets. This has led many experts to surmise the site was a
religious or spiritual landmark used as an astrological observatory.
Cremated human remains have been located in and around the site,
and the surrounding area contains numerous burial mounds.
Over the centuries many different explanations have been put
forward as to how the monument was built. One theory being that
the builders cut the blue stones and transported them by river and
the sarsens were moved overland using logs and animal fat. This
method was replicated in the 1990s and proved to be possible.
Throughout English history people have promoted different theories
as to who constructed Stonehenge. These range from the magician
Merlin, through to Celtic Druids and local shepherds and even alien
visitors