What remains today are the astounding outer walls constructed in a zigzag formation on three levels.

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Grassy pathways run between the walls and are interrupted at intervals by towering stone doorways.

Above the walls are the circular foundations of three towers that once stood here.

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It is easy to feel dwarfed standing next to the stones.

The biggest cornerstone stands 8.5 meters high.

The longest of three walls is about 400 meters and stand 6 meters tall.

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A single boulder is estimated to weight between 120 to 200 tonnes.

However, new investigation suggest that it could have been a temple devoted to the worship of the Sun.

Today, only the stones that were too large to be moved remain at the site.

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