Ancient Neolithic Cursus Monuments Discovered in Ireland
Using advanced LiDAR technology, archaeologists have uncovered a cluster of five Neolithic cursus monuments in Baltinglass, Ireland, offering new insights into prehistoric ritual practices.
- A cluster of five Neolithic-era cursus monuments, previously unknown in Ireland, were discovered using LiDAR technology.
- The monuments, likely used for ceremonial purposes, align with solar events and burial practices, suggesting a pathway for the dead.
- This discovery challenges previous notions of the area being uninhabited for nearly 2,000 years between the Early Neolithic and Late Bronze Age.
- Researchers believe these findings could transform our understanding of Ireland's prehistoric culture and community rituals.
- The largest of the newly discovered cursus monuments measures over 1,300 feet, making it one of the largest in Ireland and Britain.
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