Heart of Neolithic Orkney

　　The Heart of Neolithic Orkney includes a massive tomb (Maeshowe) and two ceremonial stone circles (the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar), a settlement (Skara Brae), as well as numerous unexcavated tombs, ceremonial sites, and settlements. Together, they form a spectacular cultural landscape that offers a glimpse into life on a remote island in the northern Scottish archipelago 5,000 years ago.

　　Extensive excavations have revealed that the Neolithic Orkney site presents a new complex. Similarly, these ideas of alternating cultures weaken the neat appearance observed by Childe. Orkney is made up of a group of islands, each distinct from the others, allowing travelers to discern the unique characteristics of different islands and their inhabitants. There is no single unified external form to the Neolithic Orkney culture. The division into early and late periods is a modern construct, attempting to consolidate these originally distinct and specialized cultural elements into clear, popular, simple, and effective cultural features to avoid misinterpretation.

　　Foreign Name: Heart of Neolithic Orkney Must-Visit Reason: The most powerful depiction of life in the northern Scottish archipelago 5,000 years ago Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Britain[Britain] Province/State: Orkney Islands [Orkney Islands]