Notice of Runic Inscriptions: Discovered During Recent Excavations in the Orkneys (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Uncover an 1860s archaeological milestone and the runic clues it left behind.
This nonfiction work details the discovery and excavation of Maes-Howe, a great tumulus near the Stones of Stenness in Orkney. It combines careful field notes, measured descriptions, and expert interpretations to illuminate what was found inside and what it might mean about ancient peoples and their inscriptions. The book also explains how multiple scholars and casts helped verify the carvings, and it situates Maes-Howe within the broader study of Norse runes in the region.
- Learn how the excavation unfolded, from initial digs to uncovering the central chamber and its passage.
- See how measurements and observations shaped early readings of the inscriptions.
- Discover the roles of noted antiquaries and researchers in deciphering the runes and their dates.
- Understand the context of the Stones of Stenness and the landscape around Maes-Howe.
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