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The history of Stonehenge
Stonehenge in Salzburg, Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge consists of huge stones, each weighing about 50 tons.

Its main shaft, the ancient road leading to the stone pillar and the rising sun in the morning of summer solstice are on the same line; In addition, there are two stones pointing to the direction of sunset from winter to Sunday.

Built about 4000 ~ 2000 BC, it is a famous prehistoric temple site in Europe, located in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England.

From March to April, 2008, British archaeologists discovered that the exact construction age of Stonehenge was 4,300 years ago, that is, it was built around 2,300 BC.

August 20 13, archaeologists found at least 63 human bones during the excavation of Stonehenge. It is speculated that it was originally a cemetery, and construction of Stonehenge began about 100 years later.

Stonehenge, Krikitat County, Washington, USA

Stonehenge of Mary Hill, located in Cricket County, Washington, USA, was proposed by businessman Samuel Hill in the early 20th century and was built in 1929 to commemorate the soldiers who died in World War I. ..

Stonehenge in Maryknoll Hill is made of concrete, which is the first building in the United States to commemorate the soldiers killed in World War I, especially those from cricket county. It is now part of the Maryknoll Hill Art Museum.

Although Stonehenge looks simple, it represents the respect of future generations for the sacrificed soldiers. In addition, it also reminds mankind to cherish hard-won peace and truly love peace and freedom.