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Bone
These animal bones were found at the Neolithic settlement site of Skara Brae in Orkney. They show butchery marks, providing evidence of initial food preparation sometime between 3100 and 2500 BC
Bone showing butchery marks, from Skara Brae, 3100 - 2500 BC
Skara Brae is a well-preserved Neolithic 'village', with plentiful evidence for everyday activities such as food preparation.
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000-100-103-147-C |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.1997.100 E |
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3100 - 2500 BC 3100 - 2500 BC 3100 - 2500 BC 3100 - 2500 BC 3100 - 2500 BC Between 3100 and 2500 BC
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Bone; with butchery marks Bone; with butchery marks Bone; with butchery marks Bone; with butchery marks Bone; with butchery marks
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Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae
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