The pre-historic monument has captured the imagination of people all around the world.

Situated on the Salisbury in England, the Stonehenge is the most famous and iconic ancient structure globally. Yet much of the information about the Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery. There seems to be a complete absence of any written records regarding the structure, yet it has fascinated archaeologists and historians for the longest time. Here are some of the intriguing and fascinating facts about the world-famous Stonehenge.

1. The Stonehenge are ancient. Some of the stone found in and around the site are said to be dated around 3100 BC. But it is believed that the stones were arranged and rearranged for several hundreds of years and the structure that we see today is said to be arranged till around 1600 BC.
2. It is older than the pyramids in Egypt. It is 5000 years older than the Egyptian pyramids.
3. There is no written account or record of the people who built it. That is the reason why there are a lot of questions and speculations regarding the site.
4. Stonehenge is said to have made up of sarsens and bluestones. The bluestones are believed to be from Wales, and the larger stones or sarsens are from Marlborough Downs.
5. The stones used in the Stonehenge are quite heavy. On average, each stone weighs 25 tonnes. It is baffling to the experts as to how they were brought here.
6. It is a genius architectural marvel. The technique with which the stones are standing upright requires excellent engineering skills.
7. It is often associated with planetary movements and astronomy. Few experts believed that Stonehenge was used for predicting Eclipses.
8. Many people are not aware that Stonehenge is a part of the Henge site at Avebury Henge.
9. Interestingly, the Stonehenge was a private property till the year 1918. When the original owner died without an heir, the site was auctioned. It was bought by a man named Cecil Chubb who was granted a knighthood for donating the property to the English government.
10. Stonehenge is also referred to as ringing rocks as when they are hit, they emit a sound like a big ring. This leads the experts believing that rocks may possess healing properties and was used for healing purposes.
11. Stonehenge is one of the most visited tourist spots in the UK as it attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year.

So, which fact intrigued you the most?