3 Minute History

169. Stonehenge, England (2500 BC)


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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, and is considered one of the most iconic and mysterious structures in the world. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones, each weighing up to 25 tons, arranged in a circle with lintels on top. The stones are believed to have been erected around 2500 BC, during the Neolithic period, and have since been the subject of much debate and speculation.

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3 Minute HistoryBy Norm Lee