Treasures of Antiquity

The great pillars of black rock jutting up from the desert resembled a long-abandoned city or some sort of Stonehenge-like monument. Although not believed to be anything other than naturally occurring formations caused by the eroding forces of wind and sand, the circle of giant rocks - called simply enough the Ring of Stones - looked foreboding and eerily manmade. “This is it, Ms. Davies,” said Inspector Alhazred, tapping the windshield of the Jeep with his finger. “This is where your friends were last seen.” ...