In general, Stonehenge is a construction of 82 five-ton megaliths, 30 stone blocks weighing 25 tons and 5 huge so-called trilitov, stones, weighing up to 50 tons. Stacked stone blocks form the arches, which served as a perfect pointer to the cardinal. Until recently, scientists believed that the monument was erected in 3100 BC, lived in the British Isles tribes to monitor the sun and the moon. But the latest data of modern science forced to reconsider many of the conclusions of researchers.

Back in the 20s of last century, the famous geologist, X. Thomas set. that the stones for the construction of the complex were brought from the quarries. who were more than 300 kilometers from the construction site. Needless to say, that the transportation of huge stone blocks required extraordinary effort. In late 1994, Professor University of Wales, David Bowen with the latest method to determine the age of Stonehenge. It turned out that he is 140 000 years. Why did ancient people make great efforts needed to cut down, the most complicated shipping, handling firmest blocks and their incredible accuracy set in an orderly fashion? Answer to this question yet.

Renowned astronomer Fred Hoyle. Having examined all the geometric features of Stonehenge, has determined that the creators of this building knew the exact orbital period of the moon and the duration of the solar year. According to the conclusions of other researchers, the wells are located within a circle formed by blocks of stone, exactly represent the trajectory of the pole 12-30 thousand years ago! In 1998, scientists, astronomers using the computer to recreate the original appearance of Stonehenge and conducted various research findings appeared to them many shocking. It turns out that this ancient monolith is not only the solar and lunar calendar, as previously assumed, but is an exact model of the solar system in a cross-section. According to this model, the solar system does not consist of nine and twelve planets, two of which are beyond the orbit of Pluto (the last of the currently known nine planets), and another - between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, is now the asteroid belt. In principle, this model confirms the assumption of modern astronomy and is fully consistent with the views of many ancient peoples, who also believed that the number of planets in our solar system is equal to twelve.

A feature of all ancient megaliths, is their unusually high seismic resistance. Studies have shown that when they used special construction of the platform, mitigating or completely extinguishing the tremors. On such platforms erected most of all the ancient structures. In addition, these foundations give practically no "shrinkage of the soil", which is inevitable for modern construction.

Scientists do not know who and what is raised during the Stone Age ambitious astronomical observatory in the heart of Ireland. But after a thorough study it was clear that assign the erection of this huge "megalithic" the ancient tribes of the Druids, who lived in Ireland in those days, just foolish. One thing is certain, whoever the ancient builders, they had a huge knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, geology and architecture. And given that the grand monuments and buildings were erected in prehistoric times, virtually anywhere in the world, we can conclude that we modern people know virtually nothing about their own history.

In the meantime, scientists are studying this ancient monument, Stonehenge continues to live his life in folklore. According to local legend, the giant blue stones have healing powers, they have appeared on this earth by the magician Merlin, the magician at the court of King Arthur, which brought them from Ireland. The origin of the huge heel stone is associated with a different legend. They say that once saw the devil hiding among the rocks monk. Before the accident managed to escape, the devil has launched a huge boulder that crushed his heel. For a long time the ruins of Stonehenge were associated with a priestly cult of the ancient Celts, Druids, although experts deny this connection.