January 14, 2005
Newly-found ancient rock carvings, online
Archaeologists have discovered more than 250 new examples of prehistoric rock carvings, it has been announced.From the BBC; the carvings may be seen here.The panels were unearthed during a two-and-a-half year search of the moorlands of Northumberland by Newcastle University archaeologists.
They will feature on a new website featuring 6,000 images, which is thought to be the most comprehensive of its kind in the world.
The carvings are thought to be by Neolithic and Early Bronze Age people.
Posted by David on January 14, 2005 8:05 AM
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Definitely on my list of things to do when next I visit across the pond. Website home page is beautiful, but you have to dig to access the images. I wonder why the thumbnails around the perimeter weren't linked to the images.
Posted by: Sarah on January 14, 2005 6:09 PM
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