Poulnabrone Dolmen
Poulnabrone Dolmen (Hole of Sorrows) is a portal tomb in the Burren, Co Clare, Ireland dating back to the Neolithic period (4200-2900 bC). In 1985 a crack was discovered in one of the standing stones and had to be replaced. At the time they also excavated the site and found between 16 and 22 adults and 6 children buried beneath the monument. Personal items buried with those people were amongst others weapons, pottery and quartz crystals.
When I first travelled through the Burren you had to park on the narrow road, let the people off to see the monument and try to dodge all the other traffic. Now, I am not saying it's a major motorway, but still, it could get quite busy and tight. Fortunately, in the last few years they have built a proper parking place in one of the fields adjacent to the road, where there is enough parking for both cars and coaches!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting place to visit.
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ReplyDeleteAnother great post Mara and what a fabulous idea for next week. I'll be back! A
ReplyDeleteI'll have to think about the questions too. Fascinating information on the tomb. Its always interesting visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteNow I think all those ancient stones are tombs from ancient times. We have to respect those places. Great info and thanks for sharing. Happy Wednesday.
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Interesting - the stacking of stones resembles Stonehenge in a smaller way!
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Very interesting and informative post. So that the name of this thing. Thanks for sharing. happy ABC Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to sit and relax.
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What did they do with the bodies they found? Thanks for the information. I have to think of a question.
ReplyDeleteInteresting about the excavations! I like the picture, too.
ReplyDeleteQuestions? Hmm. I might have to think about that. But like you, I'm thinking Q will be a hard letter for ABC Wednesday! I might have to cheat a tad..
Oh, I have a question! I can't remember if you go to Italy, but if so, which region do you like best, and why?
A great pic and story. I find stones like this and the history behind them fascinating. Your take on next week is fantastic! If you answer ALL the questions submitted, it may be a very loooonnnngggg post! ;) Can't wait to come back and check it out.
ReplyDeleteI have just been reading a bit about some of the Mesolithic sights (among other things) over in that part of the world.
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