Stonehenge mystery finally solved as Brit scientists discover where huge ancient stones came from

The mystery surrounding the massive sarsen stones of Stonehenge has been unraveled, thanks to a groundbreaking study published in Science Direct journal by geomorphologist Professor David Nash.

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The pivotal research drew from a 1950s sample taken during Stonehenge's restoration, revealing that the colossal sarsen stones originated from Wiltshire's Marlborough Downs, while the smaller bluestones hailed from Wales' Preseli Hills.

The crucial sarsen sample, which had spent considerable time in Florida, was eventually returned to English Heritage, prompting the British Academy to sponsor Professor Nash's investigation into Stonehenge's secrets.

By examining sarsen outcrops stretching from Norfolk to Devon, the team confirmed the stones' linkage to Stonehenge. "It has been really exciting to harness 21st-century science to understand the Neolithic past and finally answer a question that archaeologists have been debating for centuries," Professor Nash expressed to The Brighter Side of News.

Nash and his research team traced the sarsen stones back to West Woods, a mere 40-minute drive south of Marlborough from the iconic site. "To be able to pinpoint the area that Stonehenge's builders used to source their materials around 2500 BC is a real thrill. Now we can start to understand the route they might have traveled and add another piece to the puzzle," said Susan Greaney, Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage.

She further remarked on the logic behind the discovery, suggesting that the monument's creators would naturally seek out the largest stones within a manageable distance, reports the Express US .