Archaeology team unearths 'prototype' of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away (opens original article in a new tab)

Archaeologists found a prehistoric structure near Stonehenge that may have served as a prototype, featuring wooden poles aligned with solstices and dating back 5,000 years, with artifacts indicating religious use.

• Archaeologists discovered a structure near Stonehenge that may be a 5,000-year-old prototype
• The structure had two wooden poles aligned with solstices, predating Stonehenge by 500 years
• The site included artifacts like pottery, animal bones, and a rare knife, suggesting religious significance