Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, about two miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. Archaeologists believe it was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.
Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records. Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. A number of myths surround the stones. There is little or no direct evidence for the construction techniques used by the Stonehenge builders. Over the years, various authors have suggested that supernatural or anachronistic methods were used, usually asserting that the stones were impossible to move otherwise. However, conventional techniques, using Neolithic technology as basic as shear legs, have been demonstrably effective at moving and placing stones of a similar size. Proposed functions for the site include usage as an astronomical observatory or as a religious site.
Tuscaloosa's Stonehenge is a good deal younger and smaller than the original monument but perhaps no less mysterious. Why would someone build a ring of stones in the middle of a retail/residential development along the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk? Why create an obvious place for kids to climb and adults to sit and then post a sign asking people not to climb on them? Why put a park-like spot in the midst of a bunch of smelly sewers? Perhaps one day someone will solve these mysteries, but until then at least you can find a cache here. Good luck and keep an eye out for muggles at the nearby restaurants!