Aerial view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK
In 2008 archaeologists found cremated remains that suggest that the prehistoric monument Stonehenge, in County Wilshire, could have served as a burial ground as early as 3000 B.C.
The Most Influential Places in History
They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
Stonehenge, Britain