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New Stone Circles Discovered Near Israel's Stonehenge

3/28/2026

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Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev identified 28 additional stone circles near Rujm el-Hiri, Israel's Stonehenge.
The newly identified circles are built from local basalt and are located near seasonal water sources, indicating a broader architectural tradition.
The study, published in PLOS One, indicates these sites served ritual gatherings and resource management.
Researchers credit advanced satellite imagery for uncovering archaeological sites in Israel's Golan Heights region.

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Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev identified 28 additional stone circles near Rujm el-Hiri, Israel's Stonehenge.
The newly identified circles are built from local basalt and are located near seasonal water sources, indicating a broader architectural tradition.
The study, published in PLOS One, indicates these sites served ritual gatherings and resource management.
Researchers credit advanced satellite imagery for uncovering archaeological sites in Israel's Golan Heights region.