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"Avebury (United Kingdom)"

From K. Kris Hirst,
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Definition: Avebury is an ancient megalithic site, dated to the Late Neolithic period and located in in central south England. The site is a large stone circle (or henge) built about 2,600-2,500 B.C.

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