Archaeologists discover major Pictish site
Medieval History

Archaeologists discover major Pictish site


An excavation has revealed a fortified early medieval settlement and unearthed significant artefacts which position a tiny Scottish village as a seat of major political power and influence.

Rare Late Roman pottery found during archaeological excavation at the site of a collection of eight unique Pictish symbol stones in Rhynie, has shed new light on this Aberdeenshire village, and provided fresh information on one of Britain?s most mysterious groups of people ? the Picts.

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