Travel Back In Time By Visiting New Hampshire's Very Own Stonehenge
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Megan McDonald
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You don’t have to travel oversees to see evidence of ancient civilizations. America’s Stonehenge is located in Salem, New Hampshire, and thousands of years old. This primitive construction is considered the oldest man-made structure in the United States of America.
Dated at over 4,000 years old, this incredible man-made construction is considered to be one of the oldest in America.
Experts aren't sure who built these ruins. It's been hypothesized to be a Native American culture, or even a migrant European group.
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The entire site is actually a very accurate astronomical calendar. You can use the site to determine solar and lunar annual events. The people who constructed this also were talented in stone construction. The fact that these buildings still stand are a testament to the knowledge of building these chambers to last.
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You can watch the video on the website to prepare you for your tour, and you can pick up a map outside the visitor's center. The trail itself is only half a mile long, with some uneven, rocky terrain.
Dr. Berry Fell of Harvard University came to study the Ogham, Phoenician and Iberian Punic Scripts found around the property. He even wrote about them in his book, America B.C.
Normally $13.00 for an adult, $7.50 for a child, and $11.00 for a senior, they've dropped. You can find order them at $10.00 for an adult, $5.00 for a child, and $9.00 for a senior. These low rates are only temporary, so even if you don't visit now, purchase them and hold on to use them later. Tickets purchased online never expire!
They are currently only offering tickets online for a contact-less purchasing option. The gift shop will be closed, and only the restaurants will be operating, for safety measures.
Have you visited America’s Stonehenge? What did you think? Was it fascinating? Let us know in the comments below!
If you want to spend more time outside in New Hampshire, check out 10 Of The Greatest Scenic Hiking Trails In New Hampshire For Beginners.
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America's Stonehenge, 105 Haverhill Rd, Salem, NH 03079, USA