The Hudavent Hatun Tomb is an important historical site located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is dedicated to Hudavent Hatun, the wife of Sultan Murad III, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. This tomb is part of a larger complex that reflects the architectural and cultural significance of the Ottoman period.Historical ContextHudavent Hatun…
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Moylisha Wedge Tomb
Moylisha Wedge Tomb is a prehistoric burial site located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It represents an important element of Ireland’s Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeology, highlighting the region’s early funerary practices and cultural development.Location and DiscoveryThe tomb is situated near Moylisha Hill, surrounded by a rural landscape with historical significance. Archaeologists discovered and recorded it…
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb is a Neolithic monument located in County Sligo, Ireland. It dates to approximately 3500–3000 BC. This court tomb is one of many prehistoric burial structures in the region, reflecting the area’s rich archaeological history.Structure and LayoutThe tomb consists of a long gallery divided into burial chambers. These chambers are enclosed by a…
Lisnadarragh Wedge Tomb
The Lisnadarragh Wedge Tomb is a prehistoric burial monument located in County Monaghan, Ireland. Wedge tombs are a distinctive type of megalithic structure found predominantly in Ireland, dating to the late Neolithic period and early Bronze Age (c. 2500–2000 BC). These tombs represent an important phase in the development of funerary practices in prehistoric Ireland.Structure…
Knockroe Passage Tomb
Knockroe Passage Tomb is a prehistoric burial monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It dates to approximately 3000 BC, during the Neolithic period. The site forms part of Ireland’s rich megalithic heritage, comparable to better-known monuments such as Newgrange and Loughcrew.Location and StructureKnockroe Passage Tomb is situated on a hillside near Slievenamon, providing clear views…
Knockeen Portal Tomb
The Knockeen Portal Tomb is a megalithic monument located in County Waterford, Ireland. It is a well-preserved example of a portal tomb, a type of burial structure commonly found in Ireland and Britain. These tombs date to the Neolithic period, roughly between 4000 BC and 2500 BC.Architectural FeaturesThe Knockeen Portal Tomb features the classic elements…