Researchers have been presenting an archaeological find in England for decades. Now there are new knowledge.
People built impressive buildings before thousands of years, as an archaeological find near Dorchesters in England shows. This find was discovered in the 1980s and has given up many puzzles since then. A recently published study now brings new knowledge to the old monument.
Archaeological find is older than accepted
It is the prehistoric tomb “Flagstones” in Dorset, an almost circular fencing with a ditch of around 100 meters in diameter, which is composed of crossing pits. It was probably originally surrounded by an earth wall. “Flagstones is an unusual monument,” said Dr. Susan Greaney in a press release from the University of Exeter.
So far, it was certain that the building from the Stone Age, but the exact age was unclear. However, a new study in the Antiquity University Magazine reveals that the monument is older than previously thought. Researchers carried out radiocarbon analyzes on some of the finds discovered there such as human remains, red deer antlers and charcoal.
Dating thanks to modern techniques
The researchers succeeded in dating the building to about 3200 years BC, which makes it about two centuries older than previously thought. “In some ways, it resembles monuments that were created in the past and which we call mine works, and in other things it is a little similar things that were created later and which we call Henges. But we didn't know where it lies between these types of monuments – and the revised chronology places it into an earlier period than expected, ”explained Greaney.
By combining radiocarbon dating with archaeological information, it was found that people were already active at this site around 3650 BC. The pits are said to have been excavated at this point. The circular system was then built around 3200 BC and immediately afterwards with graves.
Researchers now speculate whether Stonehenge may be a replica of Flagstones. However, the new findings could also point out that the previous dating of Stonehenge must be revised. Flagstones also shows connections to other important sites, including Landygái Henge A in Wales and even places in Ireland, such as artifacts and funeral practices.
