In the course of archaeological research, scientists have discovered a pit with a diameter of 10 m and a depth of 5 m, forming a circle with a length of 2 km.
Archaeologists found in the vicinity of Stonehenge, the ancient ring of holes dug several thousand years ago.
In the course of archaeological research, the scientists found deepening with diameter 10 m and depth 5 m, forming a circle with a diameter of 2 km.
They surround the ancient settlement of Durrington-walls, located 3 miles from Stonehenge.
Analysis of samples from the excavations shows that the pits were dug more than 4.5 thousand years ago in the Neolithic period.
According to experts, pits, of which there are more than 20 probably separated the Holy place associated with Stonehenge, also had a sacred purpose.
Field work and analysis conducted by the specialists from St. Andrews University, Birmingham University, Warwick University, Glasgow University and the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.
Dr Richard Bates of the St. Andrews the University said: “Remote sensing and the careful selection of samples give us an idea of the past, showing that the society was vastly more complex than we could ever imagine.”
His colleague Tim Kinnard said that the analysis of sedimentary rocks from the pits showed that they contained “interesting and varied archive of previously unknown information about the environment.”
He noted that the study found the material has allowed archaeologists to reconstruct in detail the history of the Stonehenge landscape over the past 4 thousand years.
“As in Durrington-walls lived and feasted the builders of Stonehenge, it contains the key to the history of the broader site of Stonehenge, and it’s startling discovery enriches our understanding of life and beliefs of our ancestors, who lived in the Neolithic period,” said archaeologist Nick Snashall dealing with the study of Stonehenge.
About opening it became known the day after the summer solstice. This year to witness this natural phenomenon was only possible through online broadcast as a traditional event, gathering thousands of people at Stonehenge has been cancelled.
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