The ancient monument Stonehenge has been vandalized by British climate activists.
According to Marcus Oscarsson the world-renowned stone circle was sprayed with orange paint, leading to the arrest of two individuals by British police.
British Activist group
These individuals are part of the British activist group Just Stop Oil.
The group posted a video of the incident on X (formerly known as Twitter), showing two people in white shirts with "Just Stop Oil" printed on them running towards the monument and spraying several stones with orange paint.
A distressed woman attempted to stop the activists, but she was too late. Several stones were covered in paint before the demonstrators ceased their actions and sat cross-legged on the grass.
Just Stop Oil's Message
In a statement, Just Stop Oil emphasized that the purpose of the action was to urge the next British government to agree with other nations on halting the extraction and combustion of oil, gas, and coal by 2030.
The group's bold demonstration aimed to draw attention to their cause and pressure political leaders to take immediate and decisive action against fossil fuel use.
The protest highlights the ongoing tension between environmental activists and governmental policies regarding climate change and energy production.
A Historic World Heritage Site
Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, southern England, is composed of a formation of large stone blocks, some of which stand over four meters high.
It is one of Britain's most iconic attractions. Believed to have been constructed between 3000 and 1500 BCE, the exact age of Stonehenge remains uncertain, but it is estimated to be over 4,000 years old.
Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, alongside other famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal in India and the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge is one of the most renowned and enigmatic archaeological sites in the world.
For centuries, people have speculated about its purpose, with theories ranging from a temple for worship to a burial ground, or even an astronomical observatory, according to the website Stonehengetickets.
