EnglandThe Altar Stone (Stone 80) is a recumbent megalith at the center of Stonehenge, dating to around 2600 BC [1]. A 2024 study published in Nature revealed that this six-ton sandstone block originated from the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland, overturning the long-held theory of a Welsh origin [2] [3].
Altar Stone - Stonehenge
Also known as: Altar Stone, Altar Stone (Stonehenge), piedra del altar, Stone 80, سنگ برواره
| Type | Megalithic stones |
|---|---|
| Period | 3000 - 1500 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.1790° N, 1.8263° W |