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Ness carved stone ball in 3D

Friday, June 26, 2020 (9:30 AM)

A 3d photogrammetry model, by Hugo Anderson-Whymark, of the carved stone ball found at the Ness of Brodgar excavation site, by Molly Bond, on August 7, 2013.

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