Irish Cave Art Rewrites Early Ireland Timeline, Hinting at a 15,000-Year Gap
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Eight Irish caves may contain art dating to at least 15,000 years ago, potentially pushing Ireland’s first human presence back by thousands if verified. Researchers used a Welsh cave-art model to pinpoint eight promising sites, suggesting a possible Ice Age land bridge from Wales to Ireland. However, the dating is not yet confirmed by direct samples or peer-reviewed work, so the claim remains tentative and part of a cautious re-evaluation of Ireland’s prehistoric timeline.
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