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Zenith of Iron Age Shetland
Zenith of Iron Age Shetland
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Zenith of Iron Age Shetland
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Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Zenith of Iron Age Shetland
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About Zenith of Iron Age Shetland
Zenith of Iron Age is an archaeological site located in Shetland. It is a collection of three sites which are Old Scatness, Mousa, and Jarlshof. It is nominated for the World Heritage Sites and now is protected by Historic Scotland. It is very close to Sumburgh Airport. All of the sites are just a mile distant from one another. The site contains remains of the Iron Age, Bronze, Pictish, medieval, and Viking people.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Zenith of Iron Age Shetland

  • The old Scatness was discovered at the time of construction of the airport in the late 1970s.
    The old Scatness was discovered at the time of construction of the airport in the late 1970s.
  • The island of Mousa located in the site is known for the Broch of Mousa which is an Iron Age round tower and is still standing. It is among the best-preserved primitive buildings in Europe. It is estimated that the broch was considered in 100 BC.
    The island of Mousa located in the site is known for the Broch of Mousa which is an Iron Age round tower and is still standing. It is among the best-p
  • The place is also the biggest colony of storm petrels all over the world.
    The place is also the biggest colony of storm petrels all over the world.
  • Jarlshof which is the third location and near Old Scatness is an important place to know about the history. It contains remains from very ancient time.
    Jarlshof which is the third location and near Old Scatness is an important place to know about the history. It contains remains from very ancient time
  • The place was also featured in a novel named "The Pirate" by Walter Scott.
    The place was also featured in a novel named

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