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| Newgrange. Credit: Rob and Tom |
archaeological sites. Since we find them fascinating, I'm presenting a really great article from Tripsavvy.com about 10 prehistoric sites. This is part 1 of 3 and features Newgrange, which we did visit. There are 2 other amazing sites in this blog, too.
Most Impressive Megalithic and Prehistoric Sites of Ireland
BY BERND BIEGE
Updated 06/03/19
01 of 10 Newgrange
What is Newgrange?
Newgrange is a reconstructed passage tomb with a cruciform inner chamber.
Where is Newgrange? You find the tomb between Slane and Drogheda in County Meath - access is via the Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre and by guided tour only.
Why is Newgrange important? This tomb represents the megalithic builder's art at its zenith.
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| Entrance to Newgrange. Credit: Rob and Tom |
02 of 10 Carrowmore
What is Carrowmore?
A megalithic cemetery, actually the largest in Ireland.
Where is Carrowmore? Just a few miles out of Sligo and forming a triangle with both Queen Maeve's Grave and Benbulben.
Why is Carrowmore important? The size of the megalithic cemetery is reason alone.
What will you see at Carrowmore?
Tombs of all shapes and sizes can be found. The small visitors center gives some background information while a self-guided tour takes you to the most important tombs.
03 of 10 Knowth
What is Knowth? Knowth is a reconstructed passage tomb with two passages.
Where is Knowth? You find the tomb between Slane and Drogheda in County Meath - access is via the Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre and by guided tour only.
Why is Knowth important? This tomb has two opposing passages, both with a solar alignment.
What will you see at Knowth? The visitor center will explain most of the historic and astronomical background in detail, the actual tour will then take you around the site.
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