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Transcript: New Research Uncovers Surprising Facts About Stonehenge
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- NPR Morning Edition
- Article date:
- June 21, 1996
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Stonehenge, the ancient astronomical circle of gigantic stones in the
south of England, is a wonder of early technology. Now, research is
uncovering surprising facts about its age and the society who built
it.
ALEX CHADWICK, Host: This is the summer solstice, the first day of
summer and the ideal day to visit Stonehenge, the ancient astronomical
circle of gigantic stones in the south of England. Every year on
this day, the rising sun aligns with the entrance to the stone formation.
It's a wonder of early technology. Now, surprising new details are
emerging about the age of Stonehenge and the society that built it.
NPR's Phillip Davis reports that ...