1,000 kilometers from Stonehenge: Danish archaeologists have uncovered a mysterious circle.

In Denmark, researchers have uncovered a Neolithic monument that may be linked to the culture of bell-shaped cups. This structure bears a resemblance to English long barrows located nearly 1,000 kilometers away.

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Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered a 4,000-year-old monument that bears a striking resemblance to an English landmark. The ancient structure was found during the construction of a new residential area in the city of Aars, located in northeastern Jutland, writes Heritage Daily.

During the initial excavations, researchers discovered evidence of a Bronze Age settlement and the burial of a high-ranking individual along with a bronze sword. Expanding the excavation site, they unearthed an oval object approximately 30 meters in diameter, surrounded by 45 wooden posts arranged in a circle, each spaced about two meters apart.

Experts note that the monument closely resembles Woodhenge, a Neolithic wooden circle classified as II, located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. Researchers believe that the Danish monument is linked to the European culture of bell-shaped beakers, known for their distinctive drinking vessels.

Sidsel Volin, curator of the Vesthimmerland Museum, commented on the finding, highlighting its significance and size: "Several small wooden circles have been found on Bornholm, which were considered sun temples due to the large number of stone solar discs discovered there. To my knowledge, this is the first circle of such size that we can properly study."

Currently, researchers are investigating whether the monument had a smaller circle, similar to those of the British henges. The analysis of the monument's location also revealed similarities to Stonehenge and Woodhenge, suggesting a shared worldview among the ancient builders of England and Denmark, despite the nearly 1,000 kilometers that separate them.

This discovery provides valuable insights into the cultural and ceremonial practices of the European culture of bell-shaped beakers. It also sheds light on potential connections between distant communities, offering a deeper understanding of prehistoric societies.

We also reported on the discovery in northwestern England, where archaeologists unearthed a Viking hall, which turned out to be the largest found in Britain.