Melvadius Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 "The first excavation inside the ring at Stonehenge in more than four decades gets under way on Monday. The two-week dig will try to establish, once and for all, some precise dating for the creation of the monument. It is also targeting the significance of the smaller bluestones that stand inside the giant sarsen pillars. Researchers believe these rocks, brought all the way from Wales, hold the secret to the real purpose of Stonehenge as a place of healing. The excavation at the 4,500-year-old UK landmark is being funded by the BBC. The work will be filmed for a special Timewatch programme to be broadcast in the autumn. ..." c/f http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7322134.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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