In the south of the country on a high plateau is a complex of over 200 standing stones and an ancient iron barrow grave. Dating to around 5000BC, the complex is usually described as the 'world's oldest astronomical observatory' and is much older than both Stonehenge and the Pyramids.
The claim for an observatory is based on the fact that 47 stones have holes drilled in them and were used to study the night sky and that one of the avenue of stones align with the summer solstice. However, both these theories have since been debunked and the holes in the stones maybe have supported a substantial wooden structure and the whole complex is more likely to be an elaborate burial site.
Regardless of purpose, site is impressive covering over 5 hectares and is set in a stunningly beautiful location.
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