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Considered one of the most impressive and mysterious monuments in the history of mankind, the Stonehenge is a megalithic complex that takes place in the south of England, in the county of Wiltshire and near the city of Salisbury. Although it has not yet been possible to establish with certainty what was the objective or the reason for such building, I know esteem that this may have served as a ceremonial and cult place for ancient prehistoric populations.

The Stonehenge is a megalithic complex that is made with stones of enormous size and height on which there are other stones arranged, each pair forming a species of Arc. These stones are arranged in the shape of circle (although at present the remains are not complete), a smaller inner circle and a larger outer one. This space can be reached through a wide processional path through which it is believed that human beings paraded when they approached to perform ceremonies. Some of these stones contain delicate and indecipherable inscriptions that are also believed to be related to ceremonial and religious purposes. According to the progress of the investigations, and the discovery of buried cremated remains, it is assumed that this space also served as a burial place for human beings.

Regarding the periodization of this fabulous monument, although there is no specific date, it is located between the central epoch of the Neolithic and the age of Bronze since it maintains elements in common with other monuments of the British Isles that have been dated to this moment. It is estimated that an approximate date of construction of this megalithic monument may have been between 2500 and 2200 BC, although some specialists suggest that some sections of the construction may have been carried out up to 500 years before that date.

Today, the Stonehenge complex is considered by UNESCO as Heritage of Humanity, which means that it is protected and preserved for its perfect maintenance.