Photo: Ancient Tomb Art Found in Path of Irish Highway



This large stone decorated with engravings dating to the Late Stone Age has been discovered at an ancient site in Ireland that sits in the path of a controversial highway project.

The stone has been removed from the site, and construction of the highway is scheduled to resume.

Photograph courtesy Mary Deevy, National Roads Authority


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