In County Meath in eastern Ireland sits the world heritage ... This is the period when the Newgrange-style passage tombs were emerging. Compared to earlier tombs, Newgrange-style tombs were ...

Many passage tombs, including the Newgrange passage tomb, still adorn the landscape of Ireland and are older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. In the later Neolithic period, DNA analysis ...

The Newgrange tomb is an even more sophisticated ... the famous spiral carvings on the kerbstone entrance to the 5,500-year-old passage tomb. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay ...

A new analysis of ancient DNA and archaeological data suggests Ireland’s “passage tombs”—large circular mounds with narrow entrances—likely served as community gathering spaces ...

They are older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, and many still dot the landscape of Ireland, including the well-known Newgrange passage tomb. Carlin and his team noted that most ...

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 ...

Ireland is full of wonders no matter where you go — its cities have amazing food, nightlife, and culture, while the countryside has charm, beauty, and many fascinating castles. Although you can ...