Knowth

Frommer's Review

There is some debate over whether this site is more historically important than Newgrange. Both are Stone Age burial grounds, with complex passage tombs. Knowth's tomb was closed to the public for many years as archaeologists explored its depths, but is now open, at least in part. It is a massively long passage -- at 34m (112 ft.), it is longer than the one at Newgrange. Then, in 1968, archaeologists discovered a second passage tomb on the opposite side of the mound that was 6m (20 ft.) longer. In the mound itself, scientists found the largest collection of passage tomb art uncovered thus far in Europe, as well as a number of underground chambers and 300 carved slabs. The mound itself is surrounded by 17 satellite graves in a complex pattern. The meaning of it all remains shadowed in mystery, and even now, all of Knowth's secrets have not been uncovered -- excavation work is quite constant here, and you may get a chance to see the archaeologists at work. All tickets are issued at the visitor center. Combined tickets with Newgrange are available.

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