What is stonehedge?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is composed of a ring of standing stones that are set within earthworks in the middle of a dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments. Archaeologists believe that the site was used for ritual and religious purposes, although its exact purpose remains a mystery.

The stones used to construct the monument were brought from a quarry located approximately 25 miles away. The monument was built in several stages over a period of several hundred years, beginning around 3100 BC. The largest stones, known as sarsens, weigh up to 25 tons and are believed to have been transported via waterways.

Despite its age, Stonehenge remains an iconic and heavily visited cultural destination, attracting approximately 800,000 visitors annually. The site is managed by English Heritage, and visitors are able to explore the prehistoric landscape that surrounds the monument, as well as access the stones themselves during certain times of year.