The Pömmelte Circle Shrine is an ancient ceremonial site located near the Elbe River in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This Neolithic structure dates back to around 2300 BC, making it roughly contemporaneous with Stonehenge in England. Archaeologists believe it was used for religious and ceremonial purposes, such as ritual offerings and burials.Discovery and ExcavationThe site was first…
Historical Places
The Taosi Observatory
The Taosi Observatory is an ancient site in Shanxi Province, China. It dates back to around 2100 BC during the late Neolithic period. Archaeologists believe it was part of the Taosi culture, which is linked to the Longshan culture. The observatory is significant because it reflects early Chinese efforts to track celestial events, including solstices…
Wurdi Youang
Wurdi Youang is an ancient stone arrangement located in Victoria, Australia. It holds significance as one of the oldest known astronomical sites in the world. This site, constructed by the Indigenous Wathaurong people, is often compared to similar structures, such as Stonehenge. Its purpose and use in early Aboriginal culture highlight the advanced understanding of…
Normanton Down Barrows
The Normanton Down Barrows are a significant Bronze Age burial site in Wiltshire, England. Located near the iconic Stonehenge, this barrow cemetery is part of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. The area consists of at least 40 burial mounds, mainly constructed between 2200 BC and 1600 BC, during the Early and Middle Bronze Age.Archaeological SignificanceThe…
Seahenge
Seahenge is a prehistoric timber circle discovered off the coast of Norfolk, England, in 1998. This remarkable structure dates back to 2049 BC, during the early Bronze Age. Also known as Holme I, the site provides a rare glimpse into ancient ritual practices.Discovery and ExcavationSeahenge was uncovered in the sand at Holme-next-the-Sea due to coastal…
Verulamium
Verulamium was an important town in Roman Britain. Located near present-day St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, it was one of the largest cities in the province. The settlement developed around AD 43 after the Roman invasion of Britain, but its history predates the Romans.Pre-Roman HistoryBefore the Romans arrived, the area was already a significant settlement…