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Visitors will be able to learn about how Stonehenge was constructed and how it has changed over time
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021
Stonehenge is thought to date back to 3000BCE Credit: Stephanie LeBlanc via Unsplash
A new exhibition exploring the mysteries of the UK’s Stonehenge is set to open at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) in Denver, Colorado, US this month.
The Stonehenge exhibition will open at the museum on March 12. Curated by Mike Parker Pearson, professor of British Later Prehistory at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, the experience will feature 400 artefacts and will explain the breakthrough science that has led to recent discoveries about the pre-historic site.
Visitors will be able to explore the ancient landscape, learn about how people lived, how the monument was constructed, how it has changed through time and how technological advances enable scholars to refine its story.
Mystery and intrigue
Located on the Salisbury Plains in Wiltshire, UK, Stonehenge is a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the UK’s most famous landmarks.
The monument, which is thought to date back to 3000 BCE, consists of an outer ring of Sarsen standing stones - sandstone blocks measuring 13ft (4m) tall, 7ft (2.1m) wide and weighing approximately 25 tonnes - surrounding a series of free-standing trilithons - two large standing stones supporting a third stone set horizontally across the top. It’s widely believed to have been a burial ground.
“Much mystery and intrigue surround Stonehenge. This world-class exhibition allows guests to explore and experience all of those questions and encounter the very latest in scientific research,” said Erin Baxter, curator of anthropology at DMNS.
George Sparks, president and CEO of DMNS, added: “What is truly remarkable is the depth of knowledge we now have regarding what the silent and massive stones tell us. We can’t wait to share this fantastic journey through ancient mysteries and modern discoveries with our guests.”
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