5. An Odd Scottish Grave

Year Found: 1928-1930 (Re-Excavation In 1979)
Est. Value: N/A
At low tide, Scotland’s Sculptor’s Cave, tucked away in the sandstone sea cliffs of Moray, opens up to reveal its mysteries. This cave, used from 1000 BC to the 4th century AD, has recently been mapped in a 3D model and is one of the few places in Scotland where remains of the prehistoric dead have been discovered. By using “excarnation” burial, polished bones signifying post-mortem care were left exposed, exposing bodies to the elements.