Heart of Neolithic Orkney

The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Scotland’s Orkney Islands, featuring a well-preserved group of ancient monuments from around 3000 BCE. It includes sites like Skara Brae, a stone-built village buried in sand, and standing stones such as Maeshowe and the Stones of Stenness, which reveal the complex social and ceremonial life of Neolithic people. These structures demonstrate advanced engineering and a shared cultural significance, providing insight into early community organization, religious practices, and connection with the landscape. The site offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric life and the enduring ingenuity of early societies.