Bryn Cader Faner is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in North Wales. The site dates back to around 2000 BC. It is one of the most well-preserved examples of prehistoric funerary architecture in Wales. The cairn stands on a small hill in Snowdonia, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area.Structure and DesignBryn Cader…
Funerary Structures
Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery
Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery is a prehistoric site located in County Sligo, Ireland. It is one of the oldest and most important passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland. The cemetery consists of fourteen passage tombs built between 3400 and 3100 BC, during the Neolithic period. This site forms part of the wider Bricklieve Mountains complex, which includes…
Magdalenenberg
Magdalenenberg is an ancient burial mound located in Germany’s Black Forest region. It is the largest of its kind in Central Europe. This mound is believed to date back to the Hallstatt period, between 616 and 609 BC. The site has great archaeological importance due to its scale and the insights it provides into early…
Normanton Down Barrows
The Normanton Down Barrows are a significant Bronze Age burial site in Wiltshire, England. Located near the iconic Stonehenge, this barrow cemetery is part of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. The area consists of at least 40 burial mounds, mainly constructed between 2200 BC and 1600 BC, during the Early and Middle Bronze Age.Archaeological SignificanceThe…
Jebel Hafeet Beehive Tombs
The Jebel Hafeet Beehive Tombs are an important archaeological site located in the United Arab Emirates. These tombs date back to the Bronze Age, specifically between 3000 BC and 2500 BC. They provide valuable insights into the burial practices of ancient communities in the Arabian Peninsula.Location and StructureJebel Hafeet is a prominent mountain near the…
Dolmen of Cunha Baixa
The Dolmen of Cunha Baixa is a prehistoric megalithic structure located in the Nelas municipality, Portugal. It dates to the late Neolithic period, approximately 3000 BC. Like many dolmens in Europe, it served as a communal burial site and reflects the ritual practices of early agricultural societies.Structure and LayoutThe Dolmen of Cunha Baixa features a…