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This 4,000-year-old wooden monument in England may have been built to ‘extend summer’

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: UK
Published: July 03, 2026 at 20:15

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A fascinating new study unveils that Seahenge, an ancient wooden monument on the Norfolk coast, may have been constructed to mitigate harsh cold weather conditions. Archaeologist David Nance posits that this timber circle, together with a related structure, was created as a ritualistic endeavor to prolong summer and restore warmth. This innovative theory interweaves climate evidence with mythology, reshaping our understanding of this prehistoric site beyond mere burial grounds.

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