In Northern Scotland, the Neolithic Age Never Ended
In Northern Scotland, the Neolithic Age Never Ended
This article explores the enduring mystery and rich archaeological landscape of the Orkney Islands in northern Scotland, focusing on Neolithic sites like the Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, and Ness of Brodgar. The author describes personal visits and interactions with archaeologists who are unearthing new discoveries and reinterpreting the practices of the ancient societies that flourished between 3800 and 2200 B.C. The piece delves into the cultural significance, Norse heritage, and the unique blend of science and art in understanding these prehistoric monuments, highlighting the tension between their inherent strangeness and modern attempts at comprehension.
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with so little evidence to go off of, it is understandable that different people and generations layer on their own meaning as they fill the gap.
what is true is that humans arent always sensible and our emotions leads to both violence and art.
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