The people involved in the construction of Stonehenge were well fed. Analysis of food fragments found on the walls of pots during excavations near an ancient structure revealed a lot about the diet of people of the Stone Age.
During excavations near the Neolithic settlement of Darrington Walls (Wiltshire), archaeologists have discovered fragments of kitchen utensils. Thoroughly "scraping" the dust, scientists were able to determine what was stored in pots and bowls.
The large dish contained pork leftovers, and the smaller one contained dairy products. This food was eaten by the ancient builders of Stonehenge during celebrations and celebrations.
According to the results of genetic analysis of the remains of people who lived in the Stone Age in England, the early British were lactose intolerant. Therefore, researchers who studied the contents of the pots believe that the inhabitants of these places did not consume fresh milk, preferring to make cheese and yogurt out of it.
As for pork, it was abundant throughout the excavation site, reports The Daily Mail.
The ancient builders did not eat a lot of protein food daily, but only during the celebrations associated with Stonehenge.
In the spring of 2017, scientists presented a study on a people known as the Bell Goblet culture. Representatives of this culture completely supplanted the first builders of Stonehenge, replacing the population of England.
Before that, scientists figured out how the ancient builders of Stonehenge moved stones over long distances. Also, a theory was put forward that the stones that we see now served as the basis for the lost wooden platform - supposedly it was necessary to climb it to perform the rituals. It also turned out that for the construction of Stonehenge, boulders were used that were previously intended for another structure.
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As reported by "My Planet", the construction of the druids of modern Stonehenge can be considered a stretch. In the twentieth century, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out using modern technology and concrete.
Elena Yakovleva