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Entering the Tomb of the Eagles

Ancient tomb or cairn
Entering the Tomb of the Eagles
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A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. Significance lies in its association with the nearby Tomb of the Eagles at Westray, known for rich archaeological finds including human remains and evidence of early ceremonial practices.

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