Neolithic village
Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved Neolithic villages in Northern Europe. More than 5,000 years old, it is a fascinating place. I had never seen anything like it before. Located on the coast and flanked by cliffs, Skara Brae was discovered in 1850 after a storm shifted the sands on the beach. You can see beds, cabinets, ceilings, doors, boxes and other decorative elements made of stone. The village is complete and still stands in amazing condition, and you can visit the central market area, the streets, and see examples of ventilation in the houses. The entrances to the houses are very low, but not because the people who lived there were short...rather, they entered in a squatting position to keep warm and avoid exposure to the natural elements.
