Archaeologists Have Cracked the Code of Ancient Pit Circle Near Stonehenge
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have finally uncovered conclusive evidence that humans created an enormous pit circle near the iconic Stonehenge monument. The site, known as the Durrington pit circle, spans over 1 mile in diameter and features more than 20 large pits, some stretching up to 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep.
Initially discovered in 2020, the existence of this massive prehistoric structure was met with skepticism by some experts. However, a recent paper published in Internet Archaeology provides irrefutable proof that the pits were indeed created by humans over 4,000 years ago.
The researchers employed a novel combination of scientific techniques to establish the size and shape of the pits, including electrical resistance tomography, radar, magnetometry, optically stimulated luminescence, and "sedDNA" analysis. By analyzing repeating patterns in the soil from different parts of the site, they concluded that humans must have been involved in their creation.
The team believes that the pit circle may have been dug during the late Neolithic period, with a possible connection to an ancient underworld belief system. According to Professor Vincent Gaffney, "We think we've nailed it." The discovery has significant implications for our understanding of prehistoric cultures and their spiritual practices.
Gaffney's team has made a remarkable finding by deciphering the code of this ancient structure, which is now set to rewrite the history books on Britain's most famous monument.
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have finally uncovered conclusive evidence that humans created an enormous pit circle near the iconic Stonehenge monument. The site, known as the Durrington pit circle, spans over 1 mile in diameter and features more than 20 large pits, some stretching up to 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep.
Initially discovered in 2020, the existence of this massive prehistoric structure was met with skepticism by some experts. However, a recent paper published in Internet Archaeology provides irrefutable proof that the pits were indeed created by humans over 4,000 years ago.
The researchers employed a novel combination of scientific techniques to establish the size and shape of the pits, including electrical resistance tomography, radar, magnetometry, optically stimulated luminescence, and "sedDNA" analysis. By analyzing repeating patterns in the soil from different parts of the site, they concluded that humans must have been involved in their creation.
The team believes that the pit circle may have been dug during the late Neolithic period, with a possible connection to an ancient underworld belief system. According to Professor Vincent Gaffney, "We think we've nailed it." The discovery has significant implications for our understanding of prehistoric cultures and their spiritual practices.
Gaffney's team has made a remarkable finding by deciphering the code of this ancient structure, which is now set to rewrite the history books on Britain's most famous monument.
And btw what's with all these scientific terms? Can someone explain electrical resistance tomography to me? 
I'm not surprised at all about this latest discovery near Stonehenge. I mean, have you seen the weird symbols they found on those stones? It's like they're trying to send us a message or something... 
And now they're linking it to some sort of underworld thing? That's just too convenient if you ask me. I'm gonna be keeping an eye on this one, that's for sure 
. now we know there's even more to the story than we thought...
it's crazy that scientists are still finding out new things about our history and stuff... i mean, i'm excited to learn more about ancient cultures but also a bit frustrated that we didn't have access to this info before... 
. The fact that they used all these different techniques to figure it out is super impressive. It's gonna be interesting to see what else they learn from this site and how it changes our understanding of ancient cultures 
I mean, who wouldn't want to believe that ancient humans just happened to dig a massive pit circle near Stonehenge? Like, no one was trying to make a statement or anything... 
. And isn't it weird that we're still trying to understand what ancient people believed in? Like, did they actually think the pit was a doorway to an underworld or something? 
... wait, maybe I'm thinking too much about this and it's actually kinda awesome that scientists are getting good at figuring out old stuff 
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it's crazy how our ancestors were capable of creating something so complex and mysterious like that. the fact that they dug out these huge holes with no machines or tools just blows my mind 
what do you guys think was the purpose behind this pit circle? was it for rituals or something spiritual?