An absolute must is to visit these ancient monuments - still one of Africa's greatest enigma. Around 40 stone circles such as these are found in The Gambia, Senegal and Guinea, and still experts do not agree on their origin.
It is belived that they were created by a civilisation maybe 1000 years ago, whose only remains are these circles. Very little is being done to discover the history behind these archaeological finds.
The smaller stones placed atop the monoliths are a much later addition, with visitors are encouraged to place a pebble on the top to "make a wish". Maybe your wish will become true, but be careful what you wish for!
The circles are believed by many to be burial sites, a theory which was enforced with the discovery of early skeltons in the centre of some of the circles, as well as tools and pottery, items which made have been left with the dead to help them on their journey into the afterlife.
There is said to be a curse on anyone who is found disturbing this site, which is not a bad bit of superstition to have in place. In 1931, an arcaeologist and his expedition leader, both died mysetriously following excavations at this site.
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