Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
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Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo - with a pickaxe at the door for scale. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Sligo: Carrowkeel). Date: circa early 1900s
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Cairn Carrowkeel Pickaxe Scale Sligo
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This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the Great Cairn, a Neolithic tomb located at Carrowkeel in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland. Dating back to around 3500-3000 BC, this tomb is one of the most famous and best-preserved megalithic sites in Ireland. The Great Cairn is a passage tomb, with a narrow entrance leading to a central chamber surrounded by burial niches. The image showcases the entrance to the tomb, framed by two large boulders, with a pickaxe placed at the door for scale. The pickaxe, an implement commonly used for quarrying and construction, offers a sense of the passage of time and the many hands that have touched this ancient site over the centuries. The rough, textured surface of the boulders and the mossy growths add to the sense of age and mystery. The Great Cairn is situated on a hilltop, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. The site is believed to have been used for religious and burial purposes, and it is thought that the alignment of the tomb with the solstices may have held significance for the ancient people who built it. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, offers a rare glimpse into the past and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of County Sligo and Ireland as a whole. The Great Cairn continues to be a popular tourist destination and a source of fascination for scholars and visitors alike.
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