Skara Brae Sandwick, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

Overview

Houses 4 and 5 on the Bay of Skaill — House 5 (center left) and House 4 (center right) with the Bay of Skaill. Neolithic village of Skara Brae, c. 3000-2500 BCE. Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Image credit: David Joyal

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Quick Facts on Skara Brae

Id

249976

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date(s)

c. 3000-2500 BCE

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UNESCO World Heritage Summary

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Scheduled Monument Statement of Significance

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Scheduled Monument Description

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