MAESHOWE AND THE HEART OF NEOLITHIC ORKNEY (N)

Maeshowe and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney by Rachel Pickering and Sally Foster is a popular guide to a very significant archaeological site. It's often referred to as an official souvenir guide, published by Historic Environment Scotland, which manages the sites.

The book is a deep dive into the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. It focuses on four main monuments located on the Orkney Islands in Scotland:

• A monumental chambered tomb, considered one of the finest Neolithic buildings in Europe.
• The remains of a henge and stone circle. 
• An exceptionally well-preserved Neolithic settlement, often called the "Scottish Pompeii" because its stone houses and furnishings were buried in sand and have been remarkably preserved.

The book explores how these sites are interconnected and provide a comprehensive picture of life in this region around 5,000 years ago. It covers the domestic, ceremonial, and burial practices of a culture that flourished long before the Roman Empire or the Vikings.

Since it's an official guide, it's considered an excellent resource for anyone visiting the sites or for those with a keen interest in Neolithic archaeology. As a souvenir guide, it's heavily illustrated with maps, diagrams, and high-quality photographs that bring the ancient sites to life.