Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Summary
Archaeologists in Orkney, Scotland, discovered something unexpected at the Neolithic site called Ness of Brodgar using 3D radar technology. The team has found something so unique that it might not be from the Neolithic period, but they aren't revealing what it is yet. The discovery is being described as a potential new chapter in the site's history.Key Facts
- The discovery was made at the Ness of Brodgar, an important Neolithic site on Orkney.
- 3D radar technology, called Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), was used to make the discovery.
- Archaeologists have described the find as unlike anything previously uncovered at the site.
- The Ness of Brodgar site is known for its 40 structures dating back to around 3,500BC to 2,400BC.
- The discovery area is being called "an anomaly" and might not be Neolithic.
- Excavation is supported by Time Team funding and will involve focused digging, sometimes called "keyhole surgery."
- The new excavation will be open to the public for a short period in July 2026.
- Previous structures at the site have been covered up to preserve them.
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