Archaeologists reveal hundreds of ancient monuments using LiDAR

Archaeologists reveal hundreds of ancient monuments using LiDAR

A new study published in the journal Antiquity has revealed hundreds of previously unrecorded monuments at Baltinglass in County Wicklow, Ireland. The Baltinglass area (known as ‘Ireland’s Hillfort Capital’) has a high density of Early Neolithic and Late Bronze Age monuments, however, very little evidence has been recorded that dates from the Middle Neolithic period. According to Dr James O’Driscoll from the University of Aberdeen, the ancient l…

Archaeologists Uncover “Unprecedented” Ancient Monument in France

‘Unprecedented’ ancient monument uncovered in France. Credit: Jérôme Berthet, Inrap An ancient monument dsicovered in Eastern France has caused curiosity with not just one but three connected ancient circular structures. The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) describes the find in Marliens near Dijon as “unprecedented.” Digging up the site revealed evidence of human activity from the Neolithic era to the Fir…

Archaeologists have found an extraordinary ancient monument that has the potential to reshape our understanding of history

The archaeological discovery in Marliens, France, near Dijon, has unveiled a captivating narrative of human occupation spanning multiple epochs, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the region's rich history. The site, described by the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) as "unprecedented," features a complex arrangement of enclosures dating from the Neolithic period to the First Iron Age, each layer revealing…