Prehistoric Tomb of the Eagles gets new lease of life
Important neolithic site in Orkneys may reopen after fears that Covid closure would be permanent
Source: thetimes.co.uk
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Orkney Museum displaying 5,000-year-old Tomb of the Eagles artefacts
Several artefacts from the historic Tomb of the Eagles have gone on display in Orkney following the site's closure.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Tomb of the Eagles: Future of celebrated ancient burial site on Orkney in doubt after closure
The site has long-been a popular tourist attraction, where visitors have unusually been able to handle a number of artefacts from the tomb. Meanwhile, a large number of finds are held by Orkney Museum in Kirkwall and have become the basis of much research into the Neolithic period in Orkney. A number of skulls were found to have been injured by blunt force, perhaps with a mace or axe, with evidence of deformity and disease also discovered. A spokesman for Orkney Archaeology Society said the closure was “very sad” news. A statement said: “It is a fabulous site and one that is very import...
Source: scotsman.com