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I really hope the authorities rethink this highway project. I can't help but wonder what insights will be lost to us about the past if care isn't taken to preserve this and other sites around the world that hold ancient artifacts and even human remains. I understand the need for progress, but progress without regard for our ancient past is likely to leave us unable to appreciate that progress due to lack of historical context. Just look at how much trouble authorities in Rome are having trying to keep the Colosseum from crumbling. There's a busy boulevard that runs right along side it and the traffic and noise (not to mention the pollution) are having a very detrimental impact on that ancient structure.Ancient graves and mysterious enclosure discovered at Stonehenge ahead of tunnel construction
Archaeological work ahead of the construction of a controversial road tunnel beside Stonehenge has led to the discovery of ancient graves, including one with the remains of a baby dating back more than 4,500 years.
I agree with what you're saying abut the landscape, but we really don't know what else is down there underneath the surface. Plus, the sound and vibration underground could impact what's on the landscape in unexpected ways, including Stonehenge itself.
