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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HA 139
• Date: 3100 - 2400 BC
  Between 3100 and 2400 BC
  
• Material: Bone, sheep
  Bone
  
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• What: Bone
  
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• Where: Scotland, Orkney, Skaill, Skara Brae
  
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