Ancient structure used for cult 'rituals' discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Northern Denmark have unearthed a "Neolithic Timber Circle" believed to have been used for rituals. 

The evacuation was led by the Vesthimmerlands Museum in Aars, discovering the "timber-like" structure consisting of 45 wooden posts, according to the museum's press release. 

The museum titled the press release "Large cult facility sees the light of day after millennia of darkness."

Each post's mark is about 7 feet apart with a diameter of 100 feet. 

While there are no wood poles that remain standing, it is estimated that larger upright timbers stood in place.

"The Timber circle gives us valuable insight into rituals and social structures from the latter part of the Stone Age/earliest Bronze Age," Wåhlin said in a statement.

"The Timber circle is a window to the past that gives us an insight into the ceremonial and ritual activities of our ancestors," said Andreas Bo Nielsen, excavation manager of the project.

The purpose of the grand structure is unclear, but theories suggest various different rituals observed for Stonehenge's purpose. 

The Vesthimmerlands Museum offers public tours of the Neolithic Timber Circle.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Vesthimmerlands Museum for comment.