Heart of Neolithic Orkney refers to a group of Neolithic monuments found on Mainland, one of the islands of Orkney, Scotland. The name was adopted by UNESCO when it proclaimed these sites as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
There are five sites on Mainland:
A: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a group of Neolithic monuments found on Mainland, one of the islands of Orkney, Scotland.
A: UNESCO proclaimed the Heart of Neolithic Orkney as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
A: There are five sites on Mainland that are part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
A: The Neolithic monuments found on Mainland are significant because they date back to around 5000 years ago, and are the oldest and most complete surviving form of megalithic domestic architecture in Northern Europe.
A: Some of the monuments found at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney include the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, Skara Brae, and the Barnhouse Settlement.
A: Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave that is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. It is particularly notable for the large number of Viking runes that were carved onto its walls.
A: Skara Brae is a Neolithic village that is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. It is particularly notable for its well-preserved houses, which give a glimpse into how people lived around 5000 years ago.
