Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows
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“New research confirms that ancient builders transported massive 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers to construct the Devil's Arrows, Britain's tallest prehistoric stone row.”
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