I thought this was cool. For anyone who writes historical fiction, or fiction with a similar culture, this is great fodder. In explaining the “why’s”, the archaeologists offer writers a peek into the lives of people from that time period and allows for some in-depth setting.
From BBCNews:
Stonehenge builders’ houses found
Archaeologists say they have found a huge ancient settlement used by the people who built Stonehenge.
Excavations at Durrington Walls, near the legendary Salisbury Plain monument, uncovered remains of ancient houses.
People seem to have occupied the sites seasonally, using them for ritual feasting and funeral ceremonies.
In ancient times, this settlement would have housed hundreds of people, making it the largest Neolithic village ever found in Britain.
The dwellings date back to 2,600-2,500 BC, the same period that Stonehenge was built.