Stonehenge's Altar Stone Traced to Scotland, Not Wales

New research reveals the six-ton stone traveled over 450 miles, highlighting advanced Neolithic transport and societal organization.

Chemical analysis pinpointed the Altar Stone's origin to the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland.
The stone's journey to Stonehenge, over 450 miles, suggests sophisticated transport methods, likely involving marine routes.
This discovery challenges previous beliefs that the stone came from Wales and underscores extensive Neolithic trade networks.
The findings imply a high level of societal coordination and connectivity across Britain 5,000 years ago.
Researchers continue to investigate the exact route and methods used to transport the massive stone.