A mysterious, ancient man-made stone structure in the Golan Heights that has intrigued researchers for decades is not at all unique in the region, a new study published in the prestigious journal PLOS ONE found.
Consisting of a central mound surrounded by multiple concentric rings of basalt stones, the enigmatic site is sometimes referred to as the “Stonehenge of the East” or the “Wheel of Ghosts.” The Rujm el-Hiri stone circle was first discovered in 1968 through military aerial photography.
Built between 6,500 and 3,500 years ago, the site is composed of some 40,000 tons of rocks. It has been variously interpreted as a burial monument, an astronomical observatory, a place for ceremonial gatherings, and more, largely based on what archaeologists believed was its singularity.
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