Sheep skull

This sheep's skull was found at the site of the Neolithic village of Skara Brae in Orkney. It may have been valued as raw material for making into a range of bone objects. The skull dates from between 3100 and 2400 BC.

Sheep Skull from Skara Brae, 3100 - 2400 BC

The settlement of Skara Brae was buried in sand, thus preserving buildings to a large height and a range of everyday objects. The inhabitants of Skara Brae used bone and antler for a range of objects including shovels, awls, pins, knives and even beads.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-560-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HA 139
Date:	3100 - 2400 BC Between 3100 and 2400 BC
Material:	Bone, sheep
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What:	Bone
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae
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