Unearthing Secrets Beneath Stonehenge

Unearthing Secrets Beneath Stonehenge

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Social Studies, History

1st - 6th Grade

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Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Ghent University used geophysical equipment to uncover large prehistoric pits near Stonehenge, likely used for trapping animals. These pits, some dating back to the Mesolithic era, present a significant construction challenge for Stone Age communities. The findings raise questions about the knowledge and activities of the people who later erected Stonehenge. Despite the mysteries, Stonehenge continues to captivate our imaginations. The video concludes with a reflective question about what one would most want to know about Stonehenge with absolute certainty.

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What did researchers from the University of Birmingham and Ghent University uncover around Stonehenge?

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How much solid chalk was moved to create some of the pits found near Stonehenge?

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What time period does the confirmed pit from the Mesolithic date back to?

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What questions arise regarding the knowledge of the people who erected Stonehenge about the pits?

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What is one fact you would want to know about Stonehenge with absolute certainty?

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