# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ3WAi4CHsO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67002093-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-21T22:30:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Thousands of people gathered at England’s ancient stone circle of Stonehenge on Sunday to celebrate the summer solstice, cheering as the sun rose over the prehistoric monument.⁣
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The annual event, which marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, drew a crowd of around 20,000 by organizer estimates, as people stayed up through the night to witness the sunrise.⁣
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"It's actually been a really beautiful solstice. We've had a peaceful celebration, and everyone's having a lovely time," said Jennifer Wexler, curator of history for English Heritage, which manages the site.⁣
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As the morning light broke, attendees danced, played music, and touched the towering stones, a practice typically restricted during regular visiting hours to protect the site.⁣
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The monument, located in Wiltshire in southern England, is famous for its precise alignment with the movements of the sun.⁣
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During the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone, which stands just outside the main circle.⁣
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Archeologists estimate that the stone circle was constructed between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago.⁣
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#summer #solstice #stonehenge

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