Stonehenge is one of the most historical monuments known to us. It?s without doubt also one of the more popular sites in the world. Archaeologist believe the monument was built around 2500 B.C. though any specific dates are always up for debate. All that is known for sure about Stonehenge is that the people who built it left no written knowledge as to why or for what it had originally been used for.
The complete mystery of Stonehenge has yet to be uncovered and more then likely never will be. There are many different theories, for instance one popular belief concludes that aliens were the ones who originally built Stonehenge or at least provided us with the means to do so. There are even theories that state it was Merlin from King Aurthur’s court, druids and magicians, or even that the devil himself was the one who brought and placed the stones where they now reside..
This site adds a certain feel, that has tourists and archaeologists alike visiting year after year in the pursuit to uncover what Stonehenge hides. Everyone who visits is sure to leave with a type of enlightenment that only visiting something as magnificent as this site can provide them with. Kids can learn about popular histories of the site while parents enjoy a relaxing walk in and around the area.
Whatever the original construction of the site was for, it has become a widely studied place that invites people from all over the world to put their thinking caps on when they visit. If you?re planning a trip you might want to check out the local tours of Stonehenge as they will more then likely provide you with the most information as to what Stonehenge was. Tours allow you to step into the past and participate in discovering what its purpose truly was. Go alone or take the whole family and visit one of the few truly unique places left in this world.
