Czech sanctuary near Chleby is 1,000 years older than Stonehenge
A thousand years older than Stonehenge: Archaeologists explore a Czech sanctuary
Archaeologists from the University of West Bohemia have uncovered a 6,500-year-old circular enclosure near Chleby, Czech Republic. Measuring 230 meters in diameter with twelve irregularly spaced entrances, its design aligns with solar and lunar cycles, making it one of Central Europe's oldest monuments—a thousand years older than Stonehenge. The site also yielded bull skulls and human remains, indicating ritual use. Researchers will analyze soil samples to learn more about its prehistoric significance.
For prehistoric farming communities, the connection between sunrise and the summer solstice symbolized a beginning, while sunset and the winter solstice represented an ending.