Jarlshof Prehistoric Archeological Site

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Jarlshof Prehistoric Archeological Site

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Jarlshof is the best known prehistoric archaeological site in Shetland, Scotland. It lies near the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland and is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles. It contains remains dating from 2500 BC up to the 17th century AD. The Bronze Age settlers left evidence of several small oval houses with thick stone walls and various artifacts including a decorated bone object. The Iron Age ruins include several different types of structure including a broch and a defensive wall around the site. The Pictish period provides various works of art including a painted pebble and a symbol stone. The Viking age ruins make up the largest such site visible anywhere in Britain and include a longhouse; excavations provided numerous tools and a detailed insight into life in Shetland at this time. Photograph originally captioned The Pictish village of Jarlshof as it stands revealed by excavation today showing the courtyard of the brooch, wheelhouses and (in the background) the remains of the later Viking homesteads. 1952.

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April 25th, 2016

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