Sacred Megaliths Around the World
6 remarkable megaliths revered by believers and admired by travelers.
This guide lists 6 sacred sites in the world's megaliths , connected to 3 spiritual traditions: Prehistoric Religion, Druidry, Native American religions. 5 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 5 are archaeological sanctuaries of ancient faiths. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in the world's megaliths
Avebury Henge and Stone Circles
Wander through Avebury, the largest stone circle in Britain, a Neolithic sacred landscape in Wiltshire where Druids still gather for seasonal rites.
Bighorn Medicine Wheel
Visit the Bighorn Medicine Wheel in Wyoming, a sacred stone circle on Medicine Mountain still used by Native nations. Respect closures for ceremony.
Carnac Stones
Walk among the Carnac stones in Brittany, thousands of Neolithic standing stones in long alignments, one of Europe's great prehistoric sacred sites.
Göbekli Tepe
Göbekli Tepe near Şanlıurfa holds megalithic enclosures 11,000 years old, among the oldest known monumental sacred sites. Plan your visit here.
Ħaġar Qim Temples, Malta
Visit Ħaġar Qim on Malta, a megalithic temple older than Stonehenge, part of a Neolithic sacred tradition known for its corpulent figurines.
Stonehenge
Visit Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, the prehistoric stone circle aligned to the solstice sun and a gathering place for modern Druid celebrations.