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Before the arrival of the Romans, Britain was home to a wide array of sophisticated and thriving cultures.

Inside British Prehistory

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Tribes

Tribes of BritainImage from Tribes of BritainA guide to the tribes of Iron Age Britain, drawn together from the observations of contemporary Roman writers.

Peoples of BritainImage from Peoples of BritainWho were the ancient Britons? Assess the impact of thousands of years of migration and invasion.

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Death and Burial

The Practice of Human SacrificeImage from The Practice of Human SacrificeDid ancient Britons practice human sacrifice? The disturbing evidence for ritual murder.

The Amesbury Archer: The King of Stonehenge?Image from The Amesbury Archer: The King of Stonehenge?Was a rich Bronze Age burial, containing precious metals and arrows, the last resting place of the 'king of Stonehenge'?

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Sites and Artefacts

Ages of Treasure TimelineImage from Ages of Treasure TimelineExplore the archaeological treasures of Britain's past, from the Palaeolithic era to the Norman Conquest.

Skara Brae GalleryImage from Skara Brae GalleryThe well-preserved village of Skara Brae shows the sophistication of the Orkney islands' Neolithic inhabitants.

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Living in the Iron Age

Reconstructing an Iron Age RoundhouseImage from Reconstructing an Iron Age RoundhouseA step-by-step guide to Iron Age roundhouse construction, based on fresh insights gained from experimental archaeology.

Iron Age LifeImage from Iron Age LifeFind out if you have the skills to keep yourself warm, fed and clothed in Iron Age Britain.



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