Danish scientists have discovered a wooden circle dating back 4,000 years that may be related to Stonehenge in Britain.
An incredible discovery has been made in Denmark—a massive timber circle believed to be thousands of years old and possibly linked to Stonehenge.
Found in Aars, North Jutland, the structure consists of at least 45 wooden posts arranged in a 30-meter-wide circle.
Experts estimate that they built it sometime between 2600 and 1600 BC, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient history.
They discovered the “woodhenge,” the second to be found in the area, in January during excavation of the site.
Link between Denmark and Britain?
Experts believe this ancient structure could reveal connections between Denmark and Britain’s Neolithic peoples.
“It is a once-in-a-lifetime find,” said Sidsel Wåhlin, a conservationist at Vesthimmerlands Museum. She explained that the circle “points to a strong connection with the British henge world.”
Wåhlin, who discovered the postholes alongside excavation leader Andreas Bo Nielsen while removing the topsoil, described it as “an extraordinary find.” She noted that the newly uncovered Danish woodhenge appears to share a similar axis with England’s Stonehenge and Woodhenge.
“It shows us that they are sharing the same worldviews on large-scale areas on how to be farmers and how society connects with the supernatural,” she added.
The team is currently analyzing wood samples, most likely made of oak, and hopes to conduct genetic testing to determine if DNA links exist between the site and the UK or other parts of Europe.
What is the significance of Stonehenge?
Situated in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is one of the best-known prehistoric monuments in the world.
Experts think they built it in phases between 3000 and 2000 BC, using a circular arrangement of enormous standing stones, with some weighing up to 25 tons.
Although its exact use is unknown, scholars assume that Stonehenge was either a burial place, a site for religious ceremonies, or a place for astronomical observations.
The monument may have had astronomical importance because it is in line with the sun’s movements, particularly around the summer and winter solstices.
It is unclear why they built it and how the ancient people moved the massive stones, some of which they transported from more than 150 miles away, despite numerous suggestions.
Currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge welcomes millions of tourists annually.
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