Excavation at Stonehenge
For the first time in nearly 45 years, an archaeological dig is being conducted at Stonehenge's "Double Bluestone Circle," the first stone structure that was built on the ancient site.
The excavation—which will last from March 31 to April 11—is being led by two renowned Stonehenge academics: Professor Tim Darvill of University of Bournemouth and Professor Geoffrey Wainwright, President of the Society of Antiquaries. Darvill and Wainright speculate that Stonehenge was a center for healing and not a place for the dead, as many previous scholars have believed.
Return to this site during the next two weeks to read updated dispatches from Stonehenge.
Dispatch from Stonehenge
Dispatch from Stonehenge, Day 14
April 13: The Druids Bless Our Departure
Dispatch from Stonehenge, Day 10
April 9: Archaeology in a Fishbowl
Dispatch from Stonehenge, Day 9
April 8: The Clock is Ticking
Dispatch from Stonehenge, Day 2
April 1st: An Ill Wind Blows
Dispatch from Stonehenge, Day 1
March 31st: The Excavation Begins
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