Stonehenge, located in Amesbury, United Kingdom, is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments. This ancient stone circle dates back to approximately 3000 BC to 2000 BC and is thought to have been used for ceremonial or religious purposes. The site consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing roughly 25 tons. The construction of Stonehenge is a marvel of engineering, considering the era in which it was built. It is aligned with the sunrise of the summer solstice and the sunset of the winter solstice, suggesting its significance in ancient astronomical observations.
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