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Excavation of Neolithic hall, Carnoustie, Scotland
GUARD Archaeology

1 posted on 07/15/2025 9:22:59 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

To: SunkenCiv

I did not know hazelnuts grew in Scotland. Interesting discovery.

3 posted on 07/15/2025 9:33:35 PM PDT by madison10

To: SunkenCiv

It may have been used for sacred ceremonies, as they found stone artifacts such as axes ritually buried within its walls.

Or it was a recreation hall for the long winters. Axe throwing is still a popular sport.

4 posted on 07/15/2025 9:36:38 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Not my circus. Not my monkeys. But I can pick out the clowns at 100 yards.)

To: SunkenCiv

Harvest Festivals?

7 posted on 07/16/2025 1:07:30 AM PDT by GOPJ (Democrats judge themselves by their 'intentions' NOT by their results. It's one reason they fail.)

To: SunkenCiv

Did they “unearth the largest ancient timber building” or “unearth (the remains of) the largest ancient timber building?”

9 posted on 07/16/2025 4:23:14 AM PDT by edwinland

To: SunkenCiv

the excerpt is not clear but this is on one of the smaller orkney islands, maybe 10? miles from brodgar and skara brae.

10 posted on 07/16/2025 5:29:42 AM PDT by WoofDog123

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