Ancient tomb newly discovered on Dingle Peninsula could date back further than the Bronze Age

[Judi Lynn]

Rachael O'Connor
BY: Rachael O'Connor
April 19, 2021


AN ANCIENT tomb recently discovered in County Kerry is believed to date back as far as the Bronze Age or even beyond.

Last week, a farmer's decision to carry out works on his land on the Dingle Peninsula led to an incredible discovery: an ancient tomb, thousands of years old, which appears 'untouched' by the passage of time.

The tomb was uncovered by a digger, which revealed a slab-lined chamber underneath a large stone slab, with a adjoining sub-chamber found within the tomb.

The tomb contained an 'unusual smooth oval-shaped stone', RTÉ News reports, and even what is believed to be pieces of ancient human bone.

Archaeologists from the National Monuments Service believe the tomb may date to the Bronze Age, between 2000BC and 500BC, but there is a chance that the tomb was built even before then, due to a number of 'highly unusual' features.



The exact location of the tomb has not been revealed in order to protect the structure and the land, but was discovered somewhere on the Dingle Peninsula (Getty)

More:
https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/ancient-tomb-newly-discovered-on-dingle-peninsula-could-date-back-further-than-the-bronze-age-209869

[exboyfil]

1. Remember reading an article about the looting of Etruscan tombs

This one is considerably older of course, but I hope they can learn as much as possible before it is discovered by the general public.

I got to think it would be hard for a farmer to keep his mouth shut. I know I would want to brag. I wonder if the government has some sort of reward system for those who discover but then preserve by telling the authorities.

[niyad]

2. Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful find!