Summary
Researchers have found that "Israel's Stonehenge," known as Rujm el-Hiri, is not one-of-a-kind, but part of a larger group of ancient stone circles. Using satellite images, they identified 28 more similar structures nearby, suggesting these sites were part of a larger system used for various purposes.
Key Facts
- Rujm el-Hiri is located in the Golan Heights, around 10 miles east of the Sea of Galilee.
- It dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3,000 to 2,700 BCE.
- The site includes concentric stone walls built from over 42,000 rocks.
- Researchers used satellite photography for this discovery.
- The newly found circles are smaller than Rujm el-Hiri but can still be over 160 feet in diameter.
- These structures often stand near seasonal water sources.
- The findings suggest the sites might have served as gathering places or territorial markers.
- Advanced technology helped reveal these hidden archaeological structures.
