Was this remote Scottish island the true heart of prehistoric Britain?
In short: Archaeologists have spent two decades uncovering a massive Neolithic complex at the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney. This video explores the site's monumental structures and the mysterious Stone Age culture that once connected Britain, Ireland, and beyond from this remote archipelago.
The Ness of Brodgar, located on an isthmus between the lochs of Harray and Stenness, was discovered by chance in 2003 when a plow struck a large, worked stone slab. Excavations led by Nick Card since 2004 have revealed a sprawling complex of monumental buildings that were constructed, modified, and ceremonially destroyed over approximately 1,200 years.
Orkney served as a major center of Neolithic life 5,000 years ago. The site has yielded over 1,000 examples of rock art, a concentration exceeding the rest of Britain combined. These ruins provide a rare, tangible connection to a sophisticated Stone Age society whose influence spanned the British Isles, yet whose specific traditions and daily lives remain largely enigmatic.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Incredible Objects Discovered at Stone Age Site in Scotland!
- Also: Discover the Astounding Secrets of Scotland's Stone Age Settlements
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