Skara Brae

©Sabine, on April 15, 2008, said:

This lookes very old. Could you tell me, what these walls are for? Has it anything to do with the Romans?

I like this shot! The curves, the green and the contrast between nature and men-made

Greetings, Sabine

VKeith, on April 16, 2008, said:

This came before Romans! It is Neolithic. "Radiocarbon dating in the early 1970s showed the settlement was much older and, dating from the late Neolithic, was actually inhabited between 3200 BC and 2200 BC."

The settlement was evidenced after a terrific storm in the area. This is a passagway between apartments.

The people lived on shellfish but also were involved in some farming.

"http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/skarabrae/" "http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/scara.html" I have more photos somewhere. I will have to 'unearth' them. Thanks for looking!

©Sabine, on April 16, 2008, said:

Thanks for the information, VKeith. I would like to see more pictures!

Greetings, Sabine

VKeith, on April 23, 2008, said:

Hiya, Sabine. I have posted 3 more pictures of Skara Brae. Thanks for your interest.

kariklea, on February 6, 2009, said:

That is a very interesting picture. I like the angle of the picture and of course that beautifull green grass. Congratulations! YS

VKeith, on March 19, 2009, said:

Thank you, kariklea and MAGDALENO! Skara Brae is an amazing place!