Monday, April 21, 2014

World heritage: Stonehenge in Britain



Photo taken on Nov. 23, 2013 shows the Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, Britain. The Stonehenge built in Neolithic Age, is among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. It contains a focal stone circle and henge and many other major monuments. The sanctuary consists of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. The Stonehenge was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1986. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

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