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While we are now entering the winter season and will be buried in snow, we thought this might be a good time to check out what you know about what was buried in the earth by ancient peoples in Scotland. We will tell you something about what was found, and you will have to give up the rough geographic location of the find. How's that? 1. A set of chess pieces found in 1831, and which date to the 12th or 13th century. Where were they found?
2. "St. Ninian's treasure" refers to a box containing many silver items It was found in 1958 and there are estimates that the materials may have been buried around 800 A.D.. So - on what island was St. Ninian's treasure found?
3. A kind of "castle" which may have been the first home to the MacDonalds as Lords fo the Isles was excavated by Dr. David Caldwell. Can you name the location of this archaeological site?
4. Skara Brae - a prehistoric village from 5,000 years ago, was uncovered, not by diligent archaeologists, but by a storm which in 1850 removed enough sand to uncover the site. The sea may have uncovered it, but can you tell us where it did this?
5. The Ness of Brodgar is a remarkable site covering more than 6 acres of ground (2.5 hectares). Excavations began in 2003 and evidence suggests the site was constructed somewhere around 3,300-3,200 BC. Interestingly enough the site was closed down and partly dismantled about 2,200 B.C. So - on which island can one find the Ness of Brodgar?
ANSWERS TO LAST MONTH'S QUIZ: Given this issues interest in Melville, lets test your knowledge of Scottish authors. Can you name the authors of the following works? Just the family name will do.
1. A Window in Thrums
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