Stonehenge — a UNESCO World Heritage location and one of the best preserved prehistoric megalithic monuments — is encircled by large sandstone tablets called “sarsens.” These, in turn ...

The United Nations' cultural organisation, Unesco, said on June 24 that it had recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its World Heritage in Danger list ...

Stonehenge and Avebury, in Wiltshire, are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical ...

Stonehenge and Avebury, in Wiltshire, are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical ...

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, and its giant stones can be seen from miles around. It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge ...

He added: 'It's miles better than Stonehenge', saying his recommendation, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 'much, much bigger' than the Salisbury attraction and blissfully free of the 'millions ...

Göbekli Tepe, believed to be the world's oldest known building!Since it is at least 11,500 years old, it predates famous ancient structures like Stonehenge and even the first known civilizations in ...

Stonehenge and Avebury, in Wiltshire, are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical ...

COPENHAGEN - Danish archeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old circle of wooden piles that they say could be linked to Britain’s world-renowned Stonehenge. The 45 neolithic-era wooden pieces ...

In 1986, Stonehenge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hidden high in the Andes mountains, Machu Picchu showcases the perfect fusion of nature and history. An enigmatic gem of the ancient ...

In a world exclusive, Professor Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest using cutting-edge research that reveals Stonehenge’s oldest secret. Show more In a world exclusive ...

Major landmarks generate income for local residents and are a source of pride, especially when they are recognized by organizations like UNESCO ... Images)| Mysterious Stonehenge, Europe's ...