Ancient megalithic circle in Croatia remains a mystery

Archaeologists and local historians study a megalithic circle in the Mali sveti Anđeo area near Poreč, Croatia, which some call the Istrian Stonehenge.

Davor Munde, a senior curator at the Zavičajni muzej Poreštine, states that the structure dates back to the Middle Bronze Age, between 1600 and 1300 BCE. While the exact ethnic identity of the people who built the site is unknown, researchers found a ceramic vessel, a flint knife fragment, and animal bones during excavations in the 1960s.

These findings suggest the site may have hosted ritual activities. The monument's purpose remains a subject of debate. Some experts believe the circle functioned as an astronomical calendar to track the sun, noting that the entrance faces north. Korado Korlević, an astronomer and educator, suggests that new research is needed to confirm its function. While some proponents of alternative theories claim the site aligns with imaginary energy currents, these claims lack scientific backing.

Only the foundations of the original structure remain today.