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Originally known as Cilurnum, Chesters Roman Fort was built around 124 CE as part of Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

Dating from around 2500 BCE, this magnificent stone circle occupies a scenic location between two lakes on Orkney. At nearly 104 meters in diameter, the Ring of Brodgar is the third-largest stone circle in Britain.

Built in several stages between about 3000 and 2000 BCE, Stonehenge is a circle of massive megaliths that weigh many tons, fit together perfectly, and are aligned with the stars.

Terrace of 13 houses, originally 21.

Constructed around 2500 BCE, Avebury is the largest prehistoric stone circle in Britain. Along with its ancient mysteries, it offers a pleasant setting amidst a tranquil village and green fields.

This prehistoric burial site near Avebury was in use between 3700 and 2000 BCE. Visitors can enter the barrow, which contains five atmospheric ancient chambers.

This single standing stone is 3 meters high and astronomically aligned with the nearby Almendres Cromlech.

The most visited and photographed sight in Segovia and the symbol of the city, the ancient Roman aqueduct of Segovia boasts a scale and state of preservation unmatched anywhere in Europe.

Discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812, this stone building is believed by many Catholics and Muslims to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. It includes a healing fountain.

Located in rural Cornwall near Land's End, the Merry Maidens are a perfect stone circle made of 19 granite stones.

This popular Buddhist temple offers a healing waterfall and an incredible view over the city of Kyoto from its wooden terrace.

Located in a village in Brittany, the Carnac Stones are a huge system of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones erected between 4500 and 2000 BCE.