900-year-old Viking-era carved head unearthed in Orkney
An unexpected discovery during a summer excavation on the Orkney island of Rousay has fascinated archaeologists—a carved sandstone head, possibly more than 900 years old, was unearthed at the site of Skaill Farm, surprising the excavation team with its quality of craftsmanship and mysterious origins…
More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/07/900-year-old-viking-era-carved-head-orkney/
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