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Megalithic Tomb

Poulnabrone Portal Tomb

Megalithic Tomb
Poulnabrone is a portal tomb located at one of the highest points of the Burren. The portal tomb consists of upright stones supporting a large capstone. Another large stone on the ground to the rear of the monument was likely a second capstone which may have covered the back of the structure. The remains of 33 males and females have been found here dating from 3800-3200 BC. A newborn was also ...

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