Thu Feb 27 05:19:48 UTC 2025: ## 4,000-Year-Old Wooden Circle Unearthed in Denmark, Potentially Linked to Stonehenge
**Copenhagen, Denmark –** Danish archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery: a 4,000-year-old circle of wooden piles, potentially linked to the iconic Stonehenge in Britain. The 45 Neolithic-era wooden pieces, arranged in a circle with a 30-meter diameter, were unearthed during construction work on a housing estate in Aars, northwestern Denmark.
According to Sidsel Wahlin, a conservationist at the Vesthimmerland museum, the find is “once in a lifetime.” The arrangement suggests a strong connection to the British henge tradition. While Stonehenge’s construction dates back to between 3100 BC and 1600 BC, the Danish circle is estimated to be from around 2000 BC. Archaeologists are currently undertaking detailed analysis to confirm its age and purpose.
The discovery follows the earlier uncovering of an Early Bronze Age settlement at the same site, including a chieftain’s grave and a bronze sword. The team is now searching for ritual artifacts, such as flint arrowheads and daggers, to shed more light on the circle’s function. Further investigation will explore potential links between the Aars site and other contemporaneous cultures, including those responsible for building Stonehenge, by examining pottery and grave goods. The presence of a potential inner circle is also being explored. The Aars circle represents the first large-scale example of its kind that allows for thorough investigation, according to Wahlin. This discovery adds a significant piece to the puzzle of prehistoric European culture and its interconnectedness.
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