The Georgia Guidestones were a controversial granite monument erected in rural Elbert County in 1980, often referred to as “America’s Stonehenge.”

Inscribed in multiple modern and ancient languages, the stones presented a series of messages intended as guidance for humanity, sparking decades of debate, speculation, and cultural fascination.

Shrouded in mystery regarding their origins and purpose, the Guidestones became a symbol of modern mythmaking and public curiosity until they were heavily damaged and ultimately dismantled in 2022, leaving behind questions that remain part of their legacy.