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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is an extensive Neolithic tomb complex located in County Sligo, Ireland, recognized as one of the oldest and largest concentrations of megalithic tombs in the country. The site originally contained over a hundred monuments, with roughly thirty surviving tombs, primarily dolmens and passage tombs, constructed during the fourth and fifth millennia BC. It served as a major ritual and burial center for prehistoric communities in the region, predating the nearby complex at Carrowkeel.

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Where is Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery located?

Carrowmore is a massive Neolithic tomb complex located in County Sligo, Ireland. It sits at the heart of the Coolrea Peninsula and is one of the oldest burial sites in the country.

How many tombs are at Carrowmore?

Originally, the site may have contained over 100 monuments, but about 30 tombs survive today. The cemetery is noted for its concentration of distinct passage tombs and dolmens.

How old are the tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery?

The tombs were primarily built in the 4th millennium BC, making them over 5,000 years old. Some archaeological dating places early construction at Carrowmore even older than the famous pyramids of Egypt.

What do the Carrowmore tombs look like?

The surviving tombs are mostly boulder circles with central dolmens, which are two upright stones supporting a massive capstone. They are lower and less visually dramatic than the cairn-covered tombs found at nearby Queen Maeve's cairn.

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