Achavanich Beaker

2 Views
Find Similar (BETA)Download
Author name
Open Virtual Worlds
Source
Sketchfab
Polygon Count
6,062,910
Release Date
2016-10-20
License
CC BY 4.0
bronzeagepotteryheritagearchaeology

Asset Overview

The Achavanich Beaker which was found buried with the remains of a 4,000 year old Bronze Age woman. Her burial was discovered in 1987 during road improvement works and was excavated by archaeologists from the Highland Council. 30 years later a research project has been set up to discover more about her life, and her subsequent death. For more information visit the Achavanich Beaker Burial Project, visit https://achavanichbeakerburial.wordpress.com/ The beaker is currently on display in Caithness Horizons Museum. Visit http://www.caithnesshorizons.co.uk/ to find out more.