Archaeologists say they've discovered what could be Neolithic log boats near Newgrange
The river bed of the Boyne is being searched by archaeologists.
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The river bed of the Boyne is being searched by archaeologists.
“It is tempting to ponder the part such a vessel might have played in the construction of great passage tombs,” Minister Madigan said.
A local hillwalker made the discovery in a cave-like chamber on Ben Gorm Mountain.
Unfortunately, weather conditions weren’t great this morning.
TheJournal.ie was invited to explore the first archaeological dig into a passage tomb on Montpelier Hill. How could we resist?
Experts believe the attack was likely carried out by “furious ritualised warriors”.
It is thought that these could be some of the earliest settlers in the south west.
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