In 1850, islanders clearing storm-stripped dunes on Orkney uncovered buried stone homes that revealed one of Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic villages

A prehistoric village, Skara Brae, lay hidden for thousands of years under Orkney's sand dunes. A powerful storm in 1850 uncovered this ancient settlement. The site offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives of Neolithic people. Its excellent preservation is credited to the very sand that concealed it for so long. Skara Brae is now a significant archaeological landmark.