Why did the ancients build Stonehenge?
Nov 17 2006 Paul Carey, Western Mail People continue to wonder why Stonehenge was built, with some suggesting it was used as a giant astronomical observatory. Stonehenge is also known asthe “Giant’s Dance” and in the 18th century people believed scrapings from the stones could heal wounds. Another theory has it that Stonehenge was a religious site where animal sacrifices were offered to the gods. Remains of decapitated pigs have been found on the site, supporting the idea that it was a place where animals were sacrificed.
