Stonehenge Cursus Is Older than Stonehenge
The Cursus is a long rectangular area, with widths varying from 100 to 150 meters that runs about500 meters north of Stonehenge.
Previous researches showed that the Cursus was built around 3100BC, but recent discoveries date in at about 3500BC. This makes the Cursus 500 years older than the Stonehenge itself.
The discovery was made by a team of archaeologists from the University of Manchester, led by Professor Julian Thomas. The team was able to pinpoint the new date after discovering an antler pick used to dig the Cursus.
The carbon dating showed that the pick was older than previously thought and since the tool was used to dig the Cursus it’s safe to assume that the age of the construction is at least as old as the age of the tool.
The discovery comes shortly after another sensational revelation that Stonehenge could have been a burial place for royalty.
Professor Thomas believes that Cursus was part of a complex of monuments, theory totally different from William Stukeley’s initial idea (1723) who assumed that the Cursus was used for chariot racing by the ancient Britains.
Although there is not real proof that the Cursus and Henge served the same purpose, Professor Thomas strongly believes that they are related:
But what is still so intriguing about the Cursus is that it’s about 500 years older than Henge – that strongly suggests there was a link and was very possibly a precursor.
The scientists will continue their quest for answers that will possibly solve the enigmas of Stonehenge.
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Comment by Mark Tilling on 28 June 2008:
Could not it also be assumed that the pick was a family heirloom, and only used for special occasions. Once used ‘for that occasion’ disregarded with much relevance?
Comment by The Mysterious responder on 12 December 2008:
it could have been woodhenge maybe?