Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain's most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries Every year it (接待) more than 75,00 visitors. People like to go to this place(尤其) in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to (沟通，交流) with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can't be (真的) because Stonehenge was (建造) so many centuries ago." The leaders arrived in England much later," he points out.
Another (受欢迎的) idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer's morning, the sun shines (直接地) into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a(医疗的) purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. "As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your (脚) move up your body," said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it (可能) be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
