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Giant holes near Stonehenge were carved out by humans 4,000 years ago, new studies reveal

Pit diggers may have been trying to connect with the underworld, archaeologist Vincent Gaffney says

Gareth Harris
28 November 2025
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Left: Researchers carrying out studies at Durrington Pits; right: nearby Stonehenge Left: courtesy of University of St Andrews; right: Photo by Rogelio Lopez via Unsplash