PeterL wrote:
> So, not much information is about to find out *why* it was built, but
> having the sun strike the back wall........... during the solstice....
> where's the alter?

No altar as such. There are many theories as to why it was built. You
may find Sigurd Towrie's website <www.orkneyjar.com> of some interest,
especially page <www.orkneyjar.com/history/maeshowe/acoustics.htm>
And Golgotha monastery on Papa Stronsay is not the first, see my website
for links.
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney
<www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont>
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