Excursions to Stonehenge

Stonehenge, located near Amesbury in the county of Wiltshire is a stupendous Neolithic monument. It is made out of earthworks, which is set in a globular pattern with the stones standing. Although the exact age of these Bronze Age megaliths are still the subject of widespread debate, most archaeologists are of the opinion that they might have been constructed around 2500 BC.

This unusual and extraordinary site is enlisted on the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Apart from being a World Heritage Site, the monument and its surroundings are officially owned and managed by English Heritage, which is UK's premier Conservation agency.

Stonehenge is one of UK's most significant antediluvian monuments. Many tourists who come to visit London also make it a point to visit Stonehenge as part of their UK package. There is a meandering walkway that endows you with uninterrupted views of this unusual monument. The entire Stonehenge area requires at least 2 hours to cover and obviously you will be provided with a headset, which provides fascinating insights into these mysterious creations.

At first glance, the Stonehenge tour to monument looks less significant. But as you keep coming closer to it, it unravels its stupendous dimension, which is huge and awesome. On closer observation you will find that each monument had a rounded configuration, which was perfectly aligned with the rising and setting sun. of course, the debate on Stonehenge's orientation towards sunrise and sunset has been one of the incredible feature. Some scientists have put forward the opinion that the Stonehenge builders originally belonged to a sun worshipping culture, while others were of the opinion that the Stonehenge circle was an integral part of mammoth astronomical calendar. Whatever be the motive, one thing that stands out is the originality of the builders.

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