the most impressive discoveries of megalithic art in Ireland for decades, researchers say.

“For the archaeologists involved in this discovery, it is truly the find of a lifetime,” said Dr. Clíodhna Ní Lionáin, Devenish’s lead archaeologist for the project, in a statement.

“This is the most significant megalithic find in Ireland in the last 50 years,” added Dr. Steve Davis of the UCD School of Archaeology.

ANCIENT, STILL-EDIBLE CHUNK OF BUTTER UNEARTHED IN IRISH BOG

Two possible satellite tombs have also been found during the latest excavation.

The discoveries at Brú Na Bóinne offer a fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s rich history. Earlier this year, the heart of an Irish saint was returned to the church it was stolen from in 2012. The 800-year-old religious relic, the heart of St. Laurence O'Toole, was returnedto Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. St. Laurence O'Toole is the patron saint of the Irish capital.

In 2016, a 2,000-year-old 20-pound chunk of butter was unearthed from a peat bog in Ireland, which was said to still be edible.

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