Archaeologists Find A Mysterious 5,000-Year-Old Cathedral

Significant archaeological discoveries across Northern Britain include a well-preserved Roman fort, a Viking boat burial, and the Ness of Brodgar, a critical Neolithic site. At the Ness of Brodgar, findings suggest it was a ritualistic center, with evidence like decorated stones and fragmented mace heads hinting at ceremonial practices. The Roman site of Binchester reveals new insights into Roman life in Britain, including a communal toilet and bathhouse, as well as artifacts like an early Christian ring, reflecting the religious transition from paganism to Christianity.

00:00 Intro
03:00 Ness of Brodgar
12:42 Hadrian's Wall
22:30 Mesolithic Bones
33:34 Rescuing Ancient Sites
37:14 Buried Viking Chieftan
43:37 Bloody Tudor Attack

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