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Maeshowe - Archaeological Site
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Maeshowe

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Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on Orkney in Scotland, built around 2800 BC, renowned for its winter solstice alignment and later Norse runic inscriptions.

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Maeshowe ranks #54 of 161 in the Archaeological Site ranking, behind Bonampak, ahead of Copan.

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How good is Maeshowe?
Maeshowe scores 7.36/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Archaeological Site category.
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See our alternatives page for Maeshowe for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Ring of Brodgar, Callanish Standing Stones, Carnac.
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Is Maeshowe worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.36/10, Maeshowe is a solid option in Archaeological Site. See all Archaeological Site ranked.

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