Poulnabrone dolmen
클래어주
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the heart of County Clare and the singular landscape known as the Burren. You are standing before Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland's most iconic and evocative megalithic monuments. …
Listen in the app2Neolithic Engineering: The Structure of the Portal Tomb
Let us examine the physical structure of the dolmen itself. This is a masterwork of Neolithic engineering. …
Listen in the app3The Chamber of Ancestors: Archaeological Discoveries
In 1986 and 1988, a significant archaeological excavation was led by Dr. Ann Lynch, which fundamentally changed our understanding of Poulnabrone. …
Listen in the app4A 300-Million-Year Journey: The Limestone Pavement
The ground you are treading upon has a history that dwarfs even the Neolithic dolmen. About 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period, this entire region was covered by a warm, shallow tropical sea, much like the…
Listen in the app5The Botanist's Paradise: Flora of the Burren
Despite its austere and 'barren' appearance—which gives the Burren its name from the Irish 'Boireann,' meaning a stony place—this landscape is home to a staggering diversity of plant life. It is famously described as a…
Listen in the app6Myth and Folklore: The Cultural Soul of the Stones
To truly appreciate Poulnabrone, one must also listen to the stories that have been woven around it for generations. In Irish folklore, megalithic sites like this are often associated with the 'Tuatha Dé Danann'—a race of…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our visit to Poulnabrone Dolmen, we leave behind a site that is much more than a collection of stones. It is an immersive experience into the deep, resonant history of Ireland. …
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What is Poulnabrone dolmen?
Poulnabrone dolmen is a place in 클래어주 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 클래어주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.0487, -9.1400 |
| Last updated |
