Old calandar

[Goatboy]

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the world's oldest "calendar" in a field in Scotland.

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Who says you can't get a date in Scotland.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Judging from the scale, it must be nearly 40 kms across. A calendar on a grand scale.

 

[Macaroon]

For God's sake don't let a Scotsman give you a wristwatch for your birthday!

 

[huntergathereralex]

This is very interesting and exciting, but I find it a bit odd that the archeologist states that mesolithic hunter/gatherers had a 'need' for this. I understand peoples from the neolithic needing this, due to their newly established farming practices, but not so much hunter/gatherers.
It's kinda like two hunter /gatherers siting in a hunting blind in the highlands chatting: " Ach McTavish do ya see an wee reindeer coming utta that glen, their due any day now?" 'Hold on a minute will ya Alec, I'll check that calander in yonder field." Hmmm...not so much.
Cheers
(non-calander using hunter/gatherer)Alex

 

[Goatboy]

For God's sake don't let a Scotsman give you a wristwatch for your birthday!

But we lighten your load by lifting your wallet!

 

[mrcharly]

There is one in Australia that is probably older but dating it is very very difficult.

 

[kiltedpict]

I must go and check it out, it's less than 30 mins walk from my house!