Poulnabrone Portal Tomb, Co. Clare by danob
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Description
This dramatic site, on the karstic limestone pavement of the Burren, is one of the most famous Irish dolmens. The name Poulnabrone literally means 'The hole of the sorrows'.
The thin capstone sits on two 1.8m (6ft) high portal stones to create a chamber in a 9m (30ft) low cairn. The eastern portal stone was replaced in 1985, following a discovery that it was unfortunately cracked; excavations during the repair showed that this site dated back to about 2500 BC.
Uncremated remains were found in the chamber, its portico, and in the grykes (crevices in the limestone floor). In particular, there were the main body bones of one newborn baby, six juveniles, and 16-22 adults. Only one of the adults lived beyond 40 years, and the majority were under 30 when they died
Comments (35)
Superb capture! Love the dynamics of this with the clouds over the stones, gives it a mystic feeling. :)
excellent mood filled shot
Amazing photography, Danny!!!
Beautiful place and a very dramatic shot!
Fantastic
Very evocative photo!
An amazing shot of this very mystical spot. CC
The clouds are perfect for this place, and echo the shape of the capstone. Wonderful capture!
A wonderful image with great atmosphere!!!
Great photo and info Danny excellent shoot of this place!!
4,500 years old! Stark, yet beautiful. Can visualize a hike through there...
Wonderfully mystical image!
Very beautiful image and atmosphere...wonderful done!:)
What a stunning capture Danny, and your so right about the dramatic feel it has. Also thanks for providing the fascinating history of this sacred place.
Love the old stones, the older the better; this is truly remarkable, and your postwork has really played up the drama of this POV. Well done!
some one long time ago know what was there to name it the name it have. cool looking
Awesome formation!
Great image Luv it Hugs Susan~
great shot, wonderful place
Amazing place, splendid photo!
Dramatic and sad, A wonderful place and capture, dear Danny. Hugs for all day. DDi.. xx
wow....amazing!
Splendid shot my friend Daniel....!!!!
Amazing photography, Danny!!! Great composition and colors !
Sublime!
Without your words I was so touched by this lonely sight, but after hearing it's story I am moved beyond words. It plays in my mind...
Great work!
Pictures like yours makes me so much want to visit your part of the world. Travel book quality...:)
Fantastic photography!!!
An amazing capture of a great place. A sad story too. The atmosphere of your picture is so moody and amazing. A perfect image !