The Secret of the Ancient Megaliths

Lena and Petya stood before the majestic stones of Stonehenge, gazing at the ancient megaliths that had kept their secrets for centuries. Behind them, in the shade of ancient oaks, several archaeologists were working on the dig. But for the children, this place was more than just an ancient monument. They had always dreamed of uncovering its secrets. Here, in the United Kingdom, they felt the magic of antiquity, the air thick with centuries-old mysteries.

“Do you see these stones, Petya?” said Lena, looking toward the horizon. “We are so close to the answer. Stonehenge hides something important. Maybe more than just a place of worship.”

“You think there's a map hidden in these stones?” Petya asked skeptically, glancing at the stone megaliths, slightly puzzled. Stonehenge was famous worldwide, but no one knew exactly what these stones were hiding.

“I’m sure there’s more here. We need to examine every corner, every crack in these stones,” Lena replied. She knew that despite its millennia-old history, this place was full of hidden secrets. Their expedition to the United Kingdom had only just begun, and already they had discovered several strange symbols that looked like a map.

The next morning, the children, along with Professor Skvortsov, set off for the dig. They tried to be as careful as possible, as any wrong move could destroy not only the stones but the solution to the puzzle. The professor unearthed one of the stones and carefully pulled out an ancient scroll, soaked in wet earth and time.

“This might be exactly what we were looking for,” said the professor, unrolling the scroll. “We thought Stonehenge was just a cultic site. But this scroll could tell us that these megaliths hide much more. This is a map, Petya, and it leads to a mysterious island. We must find this island.”

“An island?” Petya exclaimed, astonished. “You mean Stonehenge is connected to some island? That's unbelievable!”

“This island was important to ancient civilizations,” the professor continued, trying to decipher the map. “Perhaps it’s a place where not only sacred relics but also knowledge that was lost was kept. We must figure out where it is. Maybe we can find it by following the clues on the map.”

Lena and Petya felt a rush of excitement and adventure. This was more than just archaeology. They were on a real adventure, where every step brought them closer to uncovering a mystery that had been hidden for centuries.

They decided to act immediately. After studying the map, they realized that the island in question was located in the Atlantic Ocean. However, the map did not give an exact location, only a few symbols that were meant to help find the way. These symbols were related to natural phenomena that ancient civilizations used to navigate the seas—sun, stars, and tides.

“We need to prepare for the journey,” said the professor. “We can’t waste time. This island could hold great secrets. We need to find out what was there, why ancient civilizations considered it important.”

After several days of preparation, Lena, Petya, Misha, and Olya, along with the professor, set off. They planned to bring everything they would need for a long journey, including navigation tools, historical reference books, and many other instruments to decipher new discoveries. Although the map was ancient, its symbols were clear enough for experienced archaeologists to follow the correct path.

After several weeks of travel, they finally arrived at a coastal village where they could set sail for the mysterious island. As they neared this unknown place, the children felt their hearts beat faster. It was just like in the old archaeological novels, where heroes encounter ancient wonders and unknown dangers. And now they were standing at the most important step—the search for an island hidden from the world.

What would they find on this mysterious island? Would it be a place full of treasure, or were there secrets here that would remain hidden for many more centuries? Lena and Petya were about to find out, and with each passing day, they were getting closer to the answer.