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No one knows for sure. Various theories have been proposed, but it os a prehistoric site, the builders had no written language. The most widely suggested uses are as an astronomical calendar, a site for religious worship, or involving ritual healing (or a combination of these). In fact there is little or no hard evidence to verify any of these claims.

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According to a recent 6-year archaeological dig, they believe that Stonehenge was built as a monument for the dead (there are cremated remains in holes circling it). But unless someone invents a time machine, no one can know for certain!

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