Glantane East, Neolithic complex in County Cork, Ireland.
Glantane East is an archaeological site in the Keel River valley with two stone circles, several standing stones, and a passage tomb from the Neolithic period. The stones are spread across the landscape and form different structures built by early inhabitants.
These megalithic structures were built roughly 4,000 to 5,000 years ago during the Neolithic and early Bronze Age. They mark a time when people in this region began constructing permanent stone structures for ritual and burial purposes.
The stone arrangements show how ancient communities expressed their understanding of the sky and earth through carefully placed stones. Visitors can still observe today how these positions tracked seasonal sunlight and moon phases.
The site is open daily and free to visit, taking roughly 30 minutes to explore depending on how much time you spend at each formation. The stones are set in open countryside, so sturdy footwear and weather protection are helpful for a comfortable visit.
The main stone circle contains 14 individual stones with a large flat stone positioned at its center, likely used for ritual or astronomical observation. This central arrangement is uncommon and shows deliberate planning by the people who built it.
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