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Neolithic Irish tombs were centers of community, not royalty, ancient DNA reveals

Recent research is rattling established theories about Ireland’s Neolithic tombs. What were once thought to be royal burial sites are now reported to be places where communities congregated, not dynasties...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/04/neolithic-irish-tombs-centers-of-community/

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

This is an interesting read. Had a chance to visit Newgrange and a few other sites last year around this time. The theories are fascinating especially in light of them not being that old in the grand scheme of things.

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