POWERFUL WOMEN BURIED AT STONEHENGE

Article from Discovery News by Jennifer Viegas

181_1The remains of 14 women believed to be of high status and importance have been found at Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England.

The discovery, along with other finds, supports the theory that Stonehenge functioned, at least for part of its long history, as a cremation cemetery for leaders and other noteworthy individuals, according to a report published in the latest issue of British Archaeology.

During the recent excavation, more women than men were found buried at Stonehenge, a fact that could change its present image.

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Archaeologists uncover vast ancient tomb in Greece—• The Guardian, Tuesday 12 August 2014

To read the complete article, please go to: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/aug/12/archaeologists-greece-tomb-alexander-great Archaeologists began excavating the site in 2012 Archaeologists have unearthed a vast ancient tomb in Greece, distinguished by two sphinxes and frescoed walls and dating to… READ FULL ARTICLE