Beyond Stonehenge.

The article discusses lesser-known prehistoric stone circles and monuments in the UK, such as the Calanais Standing Stones in the Outer Hebrides and the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney. These sites, along with others, offer insights into a time when writing and metal tools were unknown, and farming was a new concept. The purpose of these monuments is still debated, but they likely served as venues for community gatherings and may have had calendrical or ritual functions. The article also highlights the importance of these sites in understanding the lives and beliefs of the people who built them. [Extracted from the article]