Stonehenge’s altar stone was brought all the way from Scotland
New ScientistAUG 2024
Through remarkable chemical analysis, these researchers have blown to bits a theory that was held for a hundred years. This also proves that the Altar Stone — one of the most famous rocks in the world — was carried even further than previously thought. With this debate settled, the next step is to pinpoint exactly where in Northern Scotland it came from.
While it appears this Altar Stone mystery has been solved, the origins of other Stone Henge rocks, and whether they were brought by humans, is still up for debate. Strong evidence has been provided to argue on behalf of human transport, but rocks from glaciers have also been identified. Humans and Mother Nature may have worked together to build this historical landmark.