A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may have inspired the later construction of Stonehenge, offering crucial insights into Neolithic communities.
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Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire linked to early Stonehenge traditions
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