A World Heritage Site Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, while Avebury is the largest in the world. Together with inter-related monuments and their associated landscapes, they help us to understand Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial and mortuary practices.

Why is Stonehenge sacred?

The circles are considered sacred places where the spirit of the land is felt most strongly and ancestral connections can be made. Stonehenge and Avebury are major sites of celebrations at the summer solstice and other Pagan festivals, and lesser-known rings are often the sites of small offerings and rituals.

Why was Stonehenge important?

There is strong archaeological evidence that Stonehenge was used as a burial site, at least for part of its long history, but most scholars believe it served other functions as well—either as a ceremonial site, a religious pilgrimage destination, a final resting place for royalty or a memorial erected to honor and

Is the Eiffel Tower a wonder of the world?

One of the 7 wonders of the world !!! Eiffel tower is an iron tower situated on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It was named after the engineer Alexandar Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. The third level offers a stunning 360 degrees view of the city of Paris.