• Excavations on a picturesque lake in Ireland have revealed ancient artificial structures known as crannogs.
  • Crannogs are artificial islands dating back to prehistory, with over 1,000 in Ireland alone.
  • Excavations that began in 2021 uncovered structures older than Stonehenge.
  • These structures were built from stone and wood, used for habitation and defense.
  • Scientists use advanced techniques like sonar to map the submerged remains.
  • The discovery provides insight into the life and architecture of ancient communities in the British Isles.

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