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Stone Mould for Axes & Bronze Axe from Ancient Ireland
The stone mould, used for making flat and flanged axes, was found at Crannong, Loughscur, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. The bronze axe was found at Lisboy, Co. Meath, Ireland. Both date back to 2500-1700 BCE.
National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin.
Questions & Answers
When was Ireland first inhabited?
- Ireland was first inhabited between c. 7000-6500 BCE.
Where did the first people arrive in Ireland?
- People first arrived in Ireland at modern-day Coleraine in the north.
When did metallurgy begin in Ireland?
- Metallurgy had already developed by c. 2000 BCE.
What is the most famous metal Irish artifact?
- There are many well-known Irish works in metal, but among the most famous are the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch.
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