August
22
/ 2019
Archaeologists excavating a vast Neolithic cathedral at Ness of Brodgar on the Scottish island of Orkney have made the rare discovery of a human arm bone. While the discovery of a single bone might seem less than newsworthy, the reason this discovery is special is because human remains are very rare at this ancient site. This excites experts who now have the chance to learn more about the 5,000 year old civilization who built one of the most magnificent stone buildings of the ancient world. The Discovery at Ness of Brodgar The bone was found “deliberately” placed beneath the foundations of a wall in a vast stone built temple, and that wall, according to Dr. Jo McKenzie from the University
