Archaeology Created by: * Fedelm Cruithni, 2008-11-18 15:24:58

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Scotland is rich in archaeological finds, from the earliest hunter gatherers who appeared around 8000 BC and the Neolithic farmers who built the megalights and started shaping the landscape into what it is today, to the rock art, brochs, forts, jewellry, weapons and pottery of the Bronze, Iron, Medieval and Early Modern Ages.

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Megaliths (11 posts)

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A discussion of the dolmens and menhirs of Scotland, including speculation on their origins and purposes.
Here's a "standing" bull stone, Will (* Baine Baoisgne, Nov 18, 2008 - 15:24 )
Does anyone know about bullstones? (* William Cruithni, Nov 18, 2008 - 15:03 )
I don't think anybody knows exactly. (* Aevalle Baoisgne, Jul 13, 2008 - 00:46 )

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Pictish Rock Art (5 posts)

Historical Thread
Exploring the artistry and beauty of Pictish rock art and the possible meaning of their unique symbols.
Beaste head (* TandVh Cruithni, Dec 21, 2007 - 16:00 )
Pictish Animal Symbols! (* William Cruithni, Jul 25, 2006 - 17:00 )
Pictish Object symbols! (* William Cruithni, Jul 25, 2006 - 16:21 )

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Bibliography (5 posts)

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A list of published works, including books, journals, articles, unpublished manuscripts, letters, papers and e-mails, pertaining to archaeological finds in Scotland.
Islay, Jura and Colonsay - Caldwell (* Arianell Cruithni, Jun 11, 2006 - 07:48 )
Settlement and Sacrifice, Hingley (* Arianell Cruithni, Nov 27, 2005 - 17:28 )
Neolithic and Bronze Age Scotland, Ashmore (* Arianell Cruithni, Sep 15, 2005 - 19:08 )

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Archaeology Links Library (10 posts)

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Share links to good websites on the archaelogy of Scotland here. Please post the URL and a brief description of the contents of the site.
Meigle Pictish Stones (* Cyrus Enkidu, Apr 8, 2006 - 22:36 )
Great site on Skara Brae! (* Fedelm Cruithni, Mar 28, 2006 - 20:58 )
More On Skara Brae (* Cyrus Enkidu, Mar 28, 2006 - 20:47 )

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