Re: Questions



Hi!
The Orkneys was probably "colonized" as early as 5000BC (First known area is:

http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skara_Brae

But modern history ofthen refers to Irish munks occupation about 500-600 AD. The viking arrived around 700-750 BC.

Oyvind.






On 23.09.2006 23:36, Inger E wrote:
When was Orkney first 'colonized' or do someone at least know how old the
oldest known remain of a house is?

It's noted that the Faero Island had lots of sheeps running wild when the
first known ships passed by.
How old is the oldest known artifact found on any of the Faero Island?

Thanks in advance.

Inger E


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