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Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows

New research has revealed that ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers (11 miles) to build Britain's tallest surviving prehistoric stone row—the iconic Devil's Arrows.

Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows
Image: Phys.org
New research has revealed that ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers (11 miles) to build Britain's tallest surviving prehistoric stone row—the iconic Devil's Arrows.

Originally published at Phys.org

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