Archaeologists discover older, simpler Stonehenge 'prototype' monument just three miles from the famous site

NBC News—Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe is a precursor to Stonehenge located just three miles from the iconic prehistoric monument in England. The newly found structure is simpler in design but shares key architectural features with Stonehenge, suggesting it may have served as a template or testing ground for the larger construction. Researchers say the discovery could reshape understanding of how prehistoric peoples developed the technology and planning behind one of the world's most recognizable ancient sites.

• NBC News — Researchers say the find could reshape understanding of prehistoric monument-building
• Daily Mail — Science — Archaeologists find ancient monument near Stonehenge that may be its prototype
• BBC — Archaeologists found a simpler, older monument three miles from Stonehenge
• The Independent (UK) — Archaeologists find an earlier version of Stonehenge three miles from the famous monument
• ScienceAlert — The structure shares key architectural features, suggesting it was a prototype for Stonehenge
• Times of Israel — Archaeologists unearth a prototype Stonehenge structure near the famous monument
• Washington Times — Archaeologists discover possible Stonehenge precursor monument miles from the original site