Mystery Unearthed: Viking-Era Stone Head Discovered by Archaeology Student in Scottish Isles
“For now, the Skaill head must remain a fascinating enigma in terms of date, origin and use, but its discovery, along with many other fine pieces of carved red sandstone, as well as those built into the nearby old parish church of St Mary, strongly suggests a building of some splendour once stood in the vicinity,” Gibbon said.
After reading about the discovery of this 900-year-old carved stone head, take a look at the fascinating history of the Olmec heads. Then, learn about the ancient carving of a human head found in Kazakhstan.
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