Archaeologists have remained puzzled regarding the origin of the iconic standing stones of Stonehenge for more than a hundred years. The puzzle deepened when the scientists discovered that the altar stone's origin could not be traced back to Scotland but rather appeared to have come from Wales.

Mystery of Stonehenge deepens as researchers say Altar Stone not from Orkney

The archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a 5,000-year-old tomb in Orkney, which reflected the best construction example of neolithic engineering in northern Britain.

Excavations in Orkney reveal ruin of 5,000-year-old tomb, filled with 14 skeletons

A group of islands just off the North Coast of Scotland announced their plans for self-governance the leadership in Orkney archipelago is considering a move to leave the UK and become a self-governing territory of Norway the islands Council may also consider changing the legal status within the UK the Orkney council has opted to explore Alternative forms of governance and more economic opportunities emotion has been put forward by the Orkney items Council leader James Token the motion aims to explore the historic Nordic connections of the islands Orkney was under Norwegian and danish control until 1472.

Orkney could leave UK  to become self-governing territory of Norway

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