Stonehenge: The Mystery Behind 5,000-Year-Old Megaliths

How did people thousands of years ago move enormous stones across Britain and build one of the world's most mysterious monuments? Stonehenge is far more than a circle of ancient stones. It is an extraordinary feat of prehistoric engineering that continues to fascinate scientists, historians, and visitors from around the world. In this documentary, we explore the engineering behind Stonehenge, from the massive sarsen stones and smaller bluestones to the enormous horizontal lintels placed on top of the standing stones. Discover how these massive blocks may have been transported, shaped, and raised without modern machinery. We also investigate the mystery of the Altar Stone, which scientific research suggests originated in northeast Scotland, hundreds of miles from Stonehenge. How did prehistoric builders overcome these incredible challenges? And why was Stonehenge built in the first place? Some answers are emerging, but many questions remain. Subscribe to CENTRAL DOCS for more fascinating documentaries about engineering, megastructures, history, and extraordinary human achievements.