As Stonehenge hosts midsummer revels, dig unearths mystery nearby
Thousands celebrated the summer solstice at Stonehenge in southern England on Sunday. Nearby, archaeologists uncovered a structure believed to be a 5000-year-old precursor to Stonehenge, consisting of two wooden poles aligned with the sun. The discovery, which includes pottery and animal bones, marks a significant find for archaeology, according to team leader Phil Harding.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 09:38 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 09:40 UTC
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