New findings suggest the dead beneath Stonehenge were selected, not simply buried there.

Recent research into the burials at Stonehenge is rewriting how we understand the iconic monument. Scientists have analyzed cremated remains from the site and found that some individuals weren’t from Salisbury Plain but from far-flung regions such as west Wales.
The concentration of male burials, some with rich grave goods, suggests Stonehenge was more than a ritual site; it may have served as a burial ground for an elite, mobile group. These findings shed new light on ancient travel, status, and networks in Neolithic Britain.








