Stonehenge was built for more than the summer solstice — true purpose exposed

However, there is also evidence to suggest that one part of the Merlin story was true. Specifically, that Stonehenge marked the location of a burial site.

Hundreds of human bones have been found at the site, some showing signs of cremation prior to burial, with radiocarbon dating suggesting they were emplaced between 3000–2500 BC.

The limited number of individuals — around 240 in total — and the fact the burials appear to increase with time have led some to speculate that the area around Stonehenge may have been used to bury the members of one royal family over the generations.

However, other scholars have criticised this interpretation, questioning why, if the site was so ceremoniously important, the surrounding area was still used for farming and grazing.

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1629092/stonehenge-constructed-summer-solstice-true-purpose-exposed-update