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The Tomb of the Eagles, Orkney

Ancient tomb or cairn
The Tomb of the Eagles, Orkney
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A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Neolithic chambered cairn dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. It is significant for its association with the burial of multiple individuals, including high-status individuals and the remains of birds of prey, indicating complex ritual practices in Neolithic Orkney.

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Photo: Shirley Grant · CC BY-SA 2.0