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Ring of Brodgar
59.0015° N, -3.2297° E
About
The Ring of Brodgar (or Brogar, or Ring o' Brodgar) is a Neolithic henge and stone circle about 6 miles north-east of Stromness on Mainland, the largest island in Orkney, Scotland. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Scandinavian arrival and reuse
9th century
Odin Stone destroyed
1814
First formal survey
1849
World Heritage inscription
1999
Ring of Brodgar Excavation project
2008
Construction (estimated)
c. 2500–2000 BCE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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