Knowth
Cnóbha
archaeological site in
Slane
#2 in Slane
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#215 in Ireland
Knowth, located in Slane, County Meath, Ireland, is a significant prehistoric site that forms part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Knowth features a large Neolithic passage grave, which dates back to around 3,200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The site is renowned for its impressive collection of megalithic art, with over 300 decorated stones, the largest collection in Western Europe. The main mound, known as Site 1, is encircled by 18 smaller satellite mounds and contains two long passages leading to burial chambers. Excavations have revealed that the site was used for various purposes over millennia, including habitation and ritual activities.
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