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Ireland's 'Answer To The Pyramids' Is An Impressive Neolithic Tomb That's Older Than Stonehenge
They are thought to be man-made Megalithic "passage tombs," thought of as underground ... contribute to this theory. Visiting Newgrange And Nearby Sites In Ireland Guests can visit Newgrange ...
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Newgrange’s lesser-known neighbor is a hidden gem of ancient architecture
when ancient tombs were plentiful across Ireland’s landscape. Unlike Newgrange, Loughcrew Cairns is made up of 20 tombs, ...
7 world's oldest landmarks that are still standing
These are the world’s oldest landmarks still standing, relics that defy the erosion of millennia. From the enigmatic pillars ...
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10 things we know (or think we know) about megaliths
passage tombs (eg Newgrange in Ireland), which can fit a large gathering of people; and dolmens, also known as portal tombs, which have oversized capstone roofs. “A lot of them seem to be burial ...
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A Journey Through 5,000 Years of History in Ireland's Ancient East
At first glance, the east of Ireland boasts soft green fields ... Arguably the most famous structure is Newgrange, a 5,000 years old passage tomb and UNESCO World Heritage site that predates ...