Wonders of the World: Stonehenge

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There are so many great things to do in London, and the city itself is so big, sometimes I forget there is a surrounding country! There are a lot of historic sites to see in England so I bought a ticket to visit my first one, Stonehenge. There are many accessible and affordable day trips to explore England. There are many variations of each tour, including multi-city, half-day, and full-day trips. My tour included bus transportation, an audio tour, and a half-day entrance to Stonehenge.

The bus ride to Stonehenge took about two hours from the English countryside. It was really interesting to see the acres of fields just outside of bustling London. Our final destination was Wiltshire, England, where Stonehenge is located. Buying a tour online was well worth it as we were able to skip the massive line of people waiting to buy an entrance ticket. A small shuttle escorted us about a mile from the Visitor Center to Stonehenge itself.

Stonehenge is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. It consists of a ring of stones aligned with the sun. It doesn’t sound too wonderful, until you learn that each stone is about 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighs 25 tons. Archaeologists believe that Stonehenge was created between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. Tests show the rocks originate in Wales, nearly 140 miles from where they are now. How did the ancient inhabitants of Britain move more than 50 massive boulders over 140 miles in 3000 BC? It remains a mystery.

Historians believe Stonehenge was used as an ancient cemetery, after finding evidence of human bones at the site. However, there are many other speculations about Stonehenge, suggesting that it could have been used to study the moon and the sun, or have been a place of healing. Either way, the exact purpose of Stonehenge remains unknown.

It’s hard to understand the complexity of Stonehenge until you stand next to these huge boulders, knowing that there are no concrete answers to their history. I am so happy that I took the opportunity to visit one of the most mysterious and historic places in England. There is so much history in this country, and I will definitely invest in other day trips to visit other historic sites in England. When studying abroad, take the time to venture out to the country you are in!



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