Ancient Stone Structure Discovered in Brazil

Posted on May 15, 2006

A BBC article discusses an ancient structure that was discovered in Brazil. Scientists believe the structure may have been an ancient observatory or place of worship. It appear to have been designed to located the winter solstice.

The archaeologists made the discovery in the state of Amapa, in the far north of Brazil.
A total of 127 large blocks of stone were found driven into the ground on top of a hill.
Well preserved and each weighing several tons, the stones were arranged upright and evenly spaced.
It is not yet known when the structure was built, but fragments of indigenous pottery found at the site are thought to be 2,000 years old.

The BBC article also provides two photographs of what it is being billed as the "Brazilian Stonehenge." It would be nice to find a few more including some close-ups.

ARCHAEOLOGY