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Found in Scottish neolithic tomb

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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... ithic-tomb
Prehistoric carvings of red deer found in Scottish neolithic tomb
Amateur archaeologist exploring Dunchraigaig cairn found animal depictions by chance

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“This was a completely amazing and unexpected find and, to me, discoveries like this are the real treasure of archaeology, helping to reshape our understanding of the past.”

The cairn has been cordoned off to allow further surveys and preservation of the chamber, the site’s owners, Historic Environment Scotland, said on Monday. HES said its rock art project has already made detailed 3D scans and digital models of the carvings to allow the faint markings to be properly seen and studied."

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