Oldest Man-Made Structures on Earth
| November 13, 2017
Knap of Howar – Scotland
Knap of Howar on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, off the Northern shores of Scotland, is known as the oldest standing house in Northwest Europe, dating back to 3700 BC. This well-preserved Neolithic dwelling consists of two stone houses complete with intact doorways, walls, and even cupboards fashioned from the rock.
Excavations have uncovered a number of stone tools, ceremonial items, and animal remains that were left behind by the house’s inhabitants, who called it home more than 5000 years ago.
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