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The Timewatch dig at StonehengeThis historic excavation (now complete) aims to solve the greatest of archaeological mysteries - what was Stonehenge for? Timewatch returns in the autumn with the answers. Video (left): Darvill and Wainwright discuss this once-in-a-lifetime dig.
Inside Stonehenge Articles - background and dig summaryProfessors Tim Darvill and Geoff Wainwright are the world-renowned archaeologists who believe they have cracked the conundrum of Stonehenge's original purpose. Follow the links below to find out why.  In depth - the dig as it happenedTimewatch archaeologists carried out the first dig for almost half a century inside the stone circle of the world's most famous Neolithic monument. Their aim was to unearth evidence for a startling new theory - that Stonehenge was built to heal the sick. See what happened, below.
 Views - the stone circle up closeWatch video from the forthcoming Timewatch programme for a dramatic overview of the project. There's also an amazing computer-generated timelapse sequence, and an interactive 360° panorama from inside the circle. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. |
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