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Underwater study reveals possible quay at Brú na BóinneConference hears many more discoveries could be made at archaelogical site An underwater archaeological reconnaissance of the bed of the River Boyne near the Brú na Bóinne complex in Co Meath has revealed features that may represent log boats or man-made quays, a research conference was told on Saturday... continues... |
Posted by ryaner12th May 2020ce |
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Archaeologists say they've discovered what could be Neolithic log boats near Newgrange The river bed of the Boyne is being searched by archaeologists. ARCHAEOLOGISTS HAVE IDENTIFIED what could be Neolithic log boats as well as boulders, perhaps intended to be used in the building of Newgrange or Knowth, in the river bed of the Boyne, near to the famous monuments. More: https://jrnl.ie/4878107 |
Posted by ryaner 4th November 2019ce Edited 4th November 2019ce |
Unknown monuments identified close to Newgrange in 'exceptionally successful' surveyAround 40 previously unknown monuments have been identified in the Brú na Bóinne area close to Newgrange as a result of what a leading archaeologist says was an “exceptionally successful” survey... continues... |
Posted by ryaner 7th August 2019ce |
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Parts of a longboat found by River Boyne anglers are 5,000 years old Story here: https://jrnl.ie/4356455 |
Posted by ryaner 23rd November 2018ce |
Recent drought led to archaeological discovery of circular enclosure near NewgrangeAnthony Murphy, founder of Mythical Ireland, made the discovery when flying drones in the Brú na Bóinne area yesterday evening. A LARGE CIRCULAR enclosure, or henge, has been revealed near the UNESCO World Heritage Site close to Newgrange in Co Meath... continues... |
Posted by ryaner 12th July 2018ce |
Permission refused for proposed Slane bypassPermission refused for proposed Slane bypass An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the proposed Slane bypass in Co Meath, a decision which has infuriated some local residents... continues... |
Posted by ryaner 7th March 2012ce |
Ancient dugout canoe discovered"HISTORIANS are probing links between an ancient dugout canoe discovered on the banks of the Boyne and the landmark Newgrange site. "The canoe, which has an unusual design and is believed to be unique in Ireland, was yesterday removed from the river by experts from the National Museum." More here - continues... |
Posted by Littlestone30th June 2010ce Edited 30th June 2010ce |
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I've been to the Complex three times now. On the whole the preservation of the area, and the way tourism here is carefully managed, seems understandable, bearing in mind that people live here and don't need their roads choked with cars. The Visitor Centre is also impressively unobtrusive. I just can't help getting the urge, though, to stick two fingers up at the buses that you are strong-armed into using in order to get to Newgrange and Knowth. On all three visits I have wished I walked to the tombs instead and this has been the source of a couple of heated discussions with my partner. I just can't stand feeling openly "managed" at such sites. This post appears as part of the weblog entry Sligo and Meath
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Posted by Cursuswalker14th February 2004ce |
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National Monuments ServiceFurther details of Brú na Bóinne aerial survey released Date Released: Thursday, December 20, 2018 Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht releases further details of archaeological discoveries at Newgrange within the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne To mark the winter solstice when the rising sun illuminates the burial chamber of the Great Passage Tomb of Newgrange, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has today (21 December) released further details of the archaeological discoveries made this year within the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne, close to Newgrange Passage Tomb. |
Posted by ryaner 21st December 2018ce |
Boyne Valley Megalithic Passage TombsResource site for the Boyne Valley megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Other sites covered are the nearby megalithic sites at Fourknocks, Loughcrew and Tara. |
Posted by knowth7th March 2004ce |
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Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91Meath man and UCD professor well known for his research of passage tomb builders George Eogan, who was widely seen as one of the leading archaeologists of his generation, has died aged 91. Professor emeritus of celtic archaeology at University College Dublin (UCD), he had a particular interest in the Neolithic and Late Bronze Age studies and was the director of the Knowth excavations for more than 40 years. He was well known for researching the passage tomb builders of Ireland and Western Europe and authored and co-authored volumes of the Excavations at Knowth series as well as several other books. He died on Thursday at Our Lady’s Hospice following what his family described as a long and happy life. In a tribute, the UCD School of Archaeology said Prof Eogan’s contribution to his field and to people’s understanding of Ireland’s past was immeasurable. Having begun his academic pursuits with a PhD on late bronze age swords, Prof Eogan would go on to lead activities at Knowth for decades. “He used his extensive international travels and decades of connections with museums to develop a unique understanding and insights into the things of Bronze Age Europe in particular,” his former university said. More: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/knowth-archaeologist-prof-george-eogan-dies-aged-91-1.4733265 |
Posted by ryaner 21st November 2021ce |
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Genetics study shines light on early periods of Ireland's human historyA survey of ancient Irish genomes has found evidence that the parents of an adult male buried in the heart of the Newgrange passage tomb were first-degree relatives. The research of the male's genome suggests that he was among a ruling social elite which is similar to the inbred Inca god-kings and Egyptian pharaohs. The study, which was led by archaeologists and geneticists from Trinity College Dublin, focused on the earliest periods of Ireland’s human history. The team conducted a painstaking genetic analysis of the ancient bones of 44 individuals recovered from all the major Irish burial traditions court tombs, portal tombs, passage tombs and other natural sites. Famous for the annual winter solstice, little is known about who was buried in the heart of the Newgrange passage tomb which was built over 5,000 years ago. More: https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0617/1148049-genomes-study/ |
Posted by ryaner 17th June 2020ce |
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