Beltany Stone Circle is an ancient monument located near Raphoe in County Donegal, Ireland. It dates back to the late Neolithic period, around 1400 BC. This stone circle is one of the largest in Ireland, consisting of 64 standing stones, though there may have been up to 80 originally. The structure is located on a…
Stone Circles and Henges
Stone circles and henges, like Stonehenge in England, are ancient monuments where stones are arranged in a circular pattern. These structures were likely used for ceremonial purposes, though their exact meaning is still debated.
Senegambian stone circlesÂ
The Enigmatic Senegambian Stone CirclesThe Senegambian stone circles, also known as the Wassu stone circles, are a captivating array of megalithic monuments. Located in The Gambia and central Senegal, these stone circles form one of the most extensive sacred landscapes in the world.An Overview of the Stone CirclesSpanning a region of 30,000 square kilometers, the…
Cromlech Mzoura and stone circle
Discovering Msoura: Morocco’s Mysterious Stone CircleNestled in northern Morocco lies an enigmatic archaeological gem: the stone circle of Msoura, also known as Mzoura. Just 15 kilometers southeast of Asilah, near Chouahed village, this site boasts 167 monoliths encircling a tumulus. The tumulus itself measures 58 meters in length, 54 meters in width, and reaches a…
Thornborough Henges
The Mystical Thornborough Henges: England’s Ancient Monument ComplexThe Thornborough Henges, an ancient monument complex, lies on a raised plateau above the River Ure near the village of Thornborough in North Yorkshire, England. This site, often dubbed ‘The Stonehenge of the North,’ is renowned for its significant Neolithic and Bronze Age structures, including three aligned henges,…
Arbor Low Henge and Stone Circle
Arbor Low: A Neolithic Henge MonumentAround 4,500 years ago, the Neolithic people of the time built an extraordinary stone circle on this hilltop. They surrounded it with a huge ditch and bank. This special location served as a gathering place for ceremonies.What is Arbor Low?Arbor Low is a well-preserved Neolithic henge in the Derbyshire Peak…
The Bull Ring Henge
The Bull Ring: A Neolithic Henge MonumentThe Bull Ring is a henge monument dating back to the late Neolithic period (2800-2000 BC). Henges are rare examples of national monuments, likely serving as ceremonial or ritual sites for scattered Neolithic farming communities. Some henges remained in use during the early Bronze Age (2000-1500 BC), when large…