A New Perspective on STONEHENGE and the ALTAR STONE?

Researchers have definitively shown the Stonehenge Altar Stone is a long - a very long - way from home. Its origins lie in North East Scotland it seems - but what does this mean for our understanding of this singular block of sandstone, to say nothing of Stonehenge itself? 🔴 Become a PATREON member here: https://www.patreon.com/theprehistoryguys 🟡 Donate to the GÖBEKLI TEPE to STONEHENGE PROJECT here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prehistoryguys 00:00 - Intro & first thoughts 02:03 - What is the Altar Stone? 05:53 - Looking for the source of the Altar Stone. 10:39 - The new paper, geochemistry & samples 12:53 - A land route or a sea route? 17:05 - Another example of stones travelling long distances 19:37 - A round trip or one-way? 20:06 - The Stone of Scone 21:45 - Grooved Ware pottery 23:01 - Can glaciation be responsible? 26:40 - Wrap-up & goodbyes ORIGINAL PAPER: 'A Scottish provenance for the Altar Stone of Stonehenge': https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07652-1 WEBSITE: https://theprehistoryguys.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprehistoryguys/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/prehistoryguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prehistoryguys