'Rare' Neolithic tombs uncovered in Co Galway

Archaeologists uncover rare Neolithic tombs in Galway

Archaeologists have rediscovered a ‘lost’ Neolithic tomb and located a second, previously unidentified, tomb during excavations at a prehistoric site revealing new evidence about the earliest farming communities in the west of Ireland. Led by Dr Michelle Comber and Dr Noel McCarthy of the Discipline of Archaeology at University of Galway, the excavation in the Maree area of Co Galway has revealed two different types of megalithic tombs dating ba…

Archaeologists discover and ‘rediscover’ two neolithic tombs in Galway

Newly uncovered sites said to deepen understanding of culture and society in Neolithic period ‘and beyond’

‘Rare’ discovery of adjacent tombs offers insight into prehistoric burials

Researchers believe the site represents the only known example in Ireland where two different types of megalithic tombs are located together

'Rare' Neolithic tombs uncovered in Co Galway

The rediscovery of a prehistoric tomb in Co Galway has led to the unearthing of another tomb next to it, hinting at the "complexity" of the culture of Ireland's first farming communities.

'Rare' discovery of adjacent tombs in Co Galway offers insight into prehistoric burials

An amethyst pendant, found in the portal tomb, is said to be unlike anything else found in Ireland.

Galway discovery reveals evidence of farmers 6,000 years ago

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb from the late Stone Age which they say reveals new evidence about the earliest farming communities in the west of Ireland some 6,000 years ago. The archaeologists have rediscovered what they call a “lost” tomb from the Neolithic period, which comprises the latter part of the Stone Age. As well […] The post Galway discovery reveals evidence of farmers 6,000 years ago appeared first on Agriland.ie.