Archaeologists have discovered a simpler predecessor to Stonehenge, just three miles from the famous monument. The structure, dating back 5,000 years, consisted of just two wooden posts precisely aligned with the summer and winter solstices. According to BBC News, the find suggests that ancient peoples were already practicing celestial observation long before Stonehenge's construction. The discovery offers fresh insight into how these early communities marked the turning of the year.

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