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Stonehenge By Anna Lin

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Stonehenge

ByAnna Lin

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Stonehenge is made up of two circles of very large bluestone rectangular pieces. Sarsen and Welsh sandstone are also used. Stonehenge is located in England, in the county of Wiltshire. It is estimated that Stonehenge was built in 3100 BC., however nobody knows for sure.

What is the history of Stonehenge

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No one really knows exactly who built Stonehenge. Some people think aliens built it. Others think ancient people built it. Scientists think two different sets of people built it. The first group is believed to be the people of the late Neolithic period (around 3000 BC). The second group was called Beaker Folk because of their use of pottery drinking vessels (cups).

Who built Stonehenge?

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No one knows for sure what the purpose of Stonehenge was. Some people think it was built for religious reasons. Other people think Stonehenge was made as a calendar or for astronomy.

What was the purpose of Stonehenge?