Kilmartin Glen

Kilmartin Glen
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Also known as: キルマーティン・グレン

Kilmartin Glen is an area in Argyll, Scotland [1] [2]. Located between Oban and Lochgilphead around the village of Kilmartin, the glen houses over 800 ancient monuments within a 10 km radius, including 150 prehistoric sites [1]. Notable monuments include standing stones, a henge, numerous burial cists, and a linear cemetery of five burial cairns [1]. Several features and natural rocks bear cup and ring marks [1]. The Kilmartin Museum in the village explains the stories of this ancient landscape [1].

TypeArchaeological site
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryScotland
Coordinates56.1337° N, 5.4869° W

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