The north-eastern section of the structure, with the external, circular wall face visible. The later drain is visible at the end of the row of stones on the earth.
The north-eastern section of the structure, with the external, circular wall face visible. The later drain is visible at the end of the row of stones on the earth.
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Structure Eight - A Neolithic Temple?
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A tomb indeed. Looks like the poor guy was crossing off the days.
The designs on the Orkney stones are more primitive, but they are reminiscent of Greek geometric pottery. The Attic pyxis below is dated to 750-735 BC.
