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Who built Stonehenge and why?
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Expert Answer
Built in stages from ~3000 to 2000 BCE by Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples. Purposes likely included: astronomical observatory (aligns with solstices), religious/ritual site, burial ground, and healing center. Transporting the bluestones from Wales (~150 miles) remains an impressive feat.
Key Insight
Built in stages from ~3000 to 2000 BCE by Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples.
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