Prof. Colin Richards chambered tombs talk free via video/audio conference from Orkney, 28th Feb 1pm. Prof Richards will argue that archaeologists have misunderstood the role of Neolithic chambered tomb monuments and the role and participation of the dead. Title: Decaying flesh and instability of substances: rethinking Neolithic chambered tombs. More details in the comments on our page. On the island of Rousay, originally built ca.3500 B.C. and discovered in 1932 by the landowner, the huge Midhowe Chambered Cairn is the largest cairn on Orkney - over 75 feet long. It is divided by pairs of upright slabs into 12 compartments, several of which contained stone benches. The remains of 25 people were found in the compartments, and pottery was also recovered.
Published on February 18, 2019 10:49
