A recent study from the University of Salford in Manchester suggests that Stonehenge, the ancient stone structure in Wiltshire, England, was designed not only to amplify sound but also to function as a sound chamber, effectively keeping noise out of the stone circle. The study, named "Sounds of Stonehenge" and published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, offers valuable insights into how the acoustics of Stonehenge altered and enhanced sounds, including human speech and possibly music. To conduct the research, engineers at the University of Salford created a 1:12 scale model called "Minihenge," representing the original 157 stones present in Stonehenge around 2200 B.C. This innovative approach marked the first time such scaled models were used to explore the acoustic properties of the prehistoric monument, shedding new light on how sound waves were projected and manipulated by the stones.A recent study from the University of Salford in Manchester suggests that Stonehenge, the ancient stone structure in Wiltshire, England, was designed not only to amplify sound but also to function as a sound chamber, effectively keeping noise out of the stone circle. The study, named "Sounds of Stonehenge" and published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, offers valuable insights into how the acoustics of Stonehenge altered and enhanced sounds, including human speech and possibly music. To conduct the research, engineers at the University of Salford created a 1:12 scale model called "Minihenge," representing the original 157 stones present in Stonehenge around 2200 B.C. This innovative approach marked the first time such scaled models were used to explore the acoustic properties of the prehistoric monument, shedding new light on how sound waves were projected and manipulated by the stones.