Stonehenge: The Ancient Astronomical Calendar

Stonehenge was built over 4,000 years ago, aligning with the movements of the sun.
Its giant stones are positioned to mark solstices and equinoxes.
The Heel Stone aligns perfectly with the sunrise on the summer solstice.
Archaeologists believe it functioned as a prehistoric calendar.
The monument also tracked lunar cycles, not just solar ones.
Its builders transported stones weighing up to 25 tons.
Stonehenge’s layout may have helped predict eclipses.
The circle’s alignments reveal deep astronomical knowledge.
Ancient ceremonies likely combined sky-watching with rituals.
Today, Stonehenge still draws thousands at each solstice sunrise.