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Stonehenge mystery solved as scientists tear apart centuries-old theory
- Latest findings dispute glacier transport and support human movement of Stonehenge stones.
- Curtin scientists used mineral fingerprinting on river sands near Stonehenge to test glacier theories.
- Researchers analysed over 500 zircon crystals as a robust record of geological history.
- Lead author Dr Anthony Clarke says absence of evidence makes the human transport theory more plausible.
- The study does not specify the exact transport method, leaving debate open.
- Previous Curtin research identified a Scottish origin for the Altar Stone, reinforcing human sourcing.
- The new findings contribute to viewing Stonehenge as a monument shaped by planning and human effort.
- Curtin’s approach uses high-precision geochemical techniques to test long-standing debates.
- The article notes ongoing questions about exact transportation methods.
- Stonehenge remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site with continued scientific interest.
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