Skara Brae
Skara Brae is a Neolithic settlement that dates back about 5000 years. It is older than the Great Pyramid of Giza and older than Stonehenge.
Skara Brae is only one of the Neolithic sites around Orkney. Including the Ring of Brodgar, the Standing Stones of Stenness and Maeshowe chambered cairn, the sites were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
You will need to enter Skara Brae to answer the questions for this cache. Please do not post any answers in your log. From my profile page, click "send message" or "send email" to submit your answers to me. Each finder must submit their own answers.
There is a small fee to enter the site. Prices and opening times may change seasonally. Check this webpage for current prices and times: Skara Brae
Current opening times:
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Questions:
As you walk around the ancient structures, you will see a number of interpretive signs.
1. According to one of these signs, what was brought here for the initial stage of building the village?
2. According to another sign, what do they believe happened in Structure 8?
3. Find the sign showing the layout of Skara Brae village. Estimate the number of people that lived in each structure based on the believed population and the number of houses present.
4. Observe Hut 1. What feature of Hut 1 was not in the original structure?
5. Which is your favourite hut and why?
6. Provide a photo of your GPS device or smartphone at the location.
Virtual Reward - 2017/2018
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.