Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens

The video explores Stonehenge, an ancient observatory in England, highlighting its construction, purpose, and significance. Built around 5000 years ago, Stonehenge served as a calendar and possibly a temple for sky worship. Its construction remains a mystery, involving massive stones transported from afar. Today, Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site, attracting millions of visitors annually.

What natural event is Stonehenge aligned with, attracting thousands of visitors each year?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumn Equinox

How did ancient people likely transport the massive stones to the site of Stonehenge?

• Using wheeled carts

• By airlifting with balloons

• Dragging them on sledges

• Rolling them on logs

What is the estimated weight of each sarsen stone used in Stonehenge?

• 10 tons

• 25 tons

• 50 tons

• 5 tons

What was one of the possible purposes of Stonehenge according to historians?

• A burial ground

• A fortress

• A public calendar

• A marketplace

In what year did Stonehenge become a World Heritage Site?

• 1986

• 2006

• 1996

• 1976