Ancient monument may have been an early Stonehenge prototype

Archaeologists have unearthed a 5,000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge that might have served as an early prototype for the famous monument. This structure, located just 5 kilometers away, appears to have been used to mark the summer solstice, suggesting a long history of ceremonial practices in the area. The discovery is significant as it sheds light on the development of monumental architecture in prehistoric Britain, potentially reshaping our understanding of how such structures evolved over time. This finding hints at a sophisticated, early cultural practice that predates Stonehenge itself.