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This 5,000-year-old Neolithic village in Scotland is one of the best preserved in the world—and it’s nicknamed the ‘Scottish Pompeii’
Discovered by chance in 1850, Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in Europe. Located on the coast of Orkney, Scotland, this 5,000-year-old site is a fascinating reminder of a long ...
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Exploration Mysteries: What Happened to Skara Brae?
Skara Brae was nothing more than a sandy, grassy mound in the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. In 1850, a powerful ...
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In Depth: Skara Brae
It is the best preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe and it offers us a unique window into the lives of the farmers who lived there between 3,200 and 2,500 BC. Skara Brae's remarkable ...
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Skara Brae – 3,200 BC
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What is Skara Brae?
But on the Orkney Islands, there aren't many trees. Neolithic people at Skara Brae built their houses from stone. The village is made up of a group of one-roomed circular homes. The houses have ...