The World's Most Famous Prehistoric Sites

Stonehenge (England) A UNESCO World Heritage Site shrouded in mystery, featuring large standing stones dating back to around 3000 BCE

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Chauvet Cave (France) Renowned for its stunning cave paintings, dating back approximately 36,000 years, and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Dholavira (Gujarat) One of the largest and most well-preserved Harappan sites, Dholavira dates back to around 2500 BCE

Skara Brae (Scotland) A remarkably well-preserved Neolithic settlement on the Orkney Islands, dating back to around 3100 BCE, providing insights into daily life during that period

Mesa Verde (USA) Famous for its well-preserved cliff dwellings, inhabited by the Ancestral Puebloans from around 600 to 1300 CE, offering insights into indigenous life in North America