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…
Stanton Drew Stone Circles
The Stanton Drew stone circles are a significant prehistoric monument in Somerset, England. These circles date back to the Late Neolithic period, around 3000 BC. Located in the Chew Valley, they are the third-largest stone circle complex in England, following Avebury and Stonehenge.Description of the Stone CirclesThe site consists of three distinct stone circles: the…
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…
Woodhenge
Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument located near Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. Discovered in 1925, it dates back to around 2300 BC, during the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The site consists of six concentric rings of timber posts, which likely supported a roof or formed a freestanding structure. Its purpose remains debated among archaeologists.Layout…
Abdera
Abdera was an ancient Greek city located on the coast of Thrace, in present-day northern Greece. The city is believed to have been founded in the 7th century BC. According to ancient tradition, its origins are tied to two mythical figures: Heracles and Timesius of Clazomenae. However, the more historically accepted foundation is attributed to…