Newgrange: Archaeology, Art and Legend (New Aspects of Antiquity) Reprint Edition

by Michael J. O'Kelly (Author)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Reprint edition (April 1, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500273715
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500273715
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 9.72 inches

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Machinery's Handbook

Highly detailed book about an ancient mystery.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016

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A well written study of a stone age construct in Ireland, carbon-dated to about 2500 BC. (Far older than Stonehenge.) The site had been "disturbed" going as far back as 1700, which made things more difficult. But over a period of years O'Kelly and team excavated, analyzed and then reconstructed the tunnel and chamber using modern materials in a sensitive way so as to recreate the original without it showing. What emerges is an amazing feat for a people who had no metal tools, just ingenuity, dedication to a purpose, and strong backs. You will not only learn about the site itself, but also how archaeologists think and work.

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D. Jester

Good info, but could be a bit more readable

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2012

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I visited Newgrange some years ago, and wanted to read more about it, so I thought this would make a good addition to my personal library. It does, and has some good photographs and diagrams in it. VERY well researched, it includes about all of the information anyone could want on the subject. I would say it is a must own for someone looking for a scholarly text on this intriguing ancient site. On the downside, and the reason I could not give it 5 stars, is the fact that it reads like a never ending list of facts in prose form. Of course, we want the facts, but perhaps the addition of an occasional amusing (true) anecdote would have made it more pleasant to read. The last 1/3rd or so of the book is strictly diagrams, measurements, data, which make it valuable as a reference, but not so much to just sit down and read.

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John Trussell

does an excellent job of explaining the site and the progression of ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015

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Visited Newgrange while in Ireland and bought this book after I got home because there is so much to learn on the subject. Mr O'Kelly, who conducted the research on Newgrange, does an excellent job of explaining the site and the progression of the work that was done there. If you only can have one book on Newgrange, this is the one to buy.

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L. Vaughey

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018

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Beautiful book . . . brings back happy memories of our visit there.

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Noreen

Can always find what I'm looking for!

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019

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The copy of Newgrange was in great condition as promised.

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D. Martin

Amazing place and book

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015

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Newgrange is amazing and I treasure this book

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Larry N. Stout

Fascinating facts

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020

This is a thoroughgoing archaeological report, sparing no detail whatsoever. Hence, as another reviewer has noted, it cannot be classed as a great book for the general reader. Nevertheless, it is a revelatory must for those whose intellectual curiosity can embrace the megalithic cultures of the western Neolithic migrations.

Newgrange, which by corrected C14 data predates Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza by some 700 years, bears testament to the practiced structural-engineering and astronomical prowess and great labors of these earliest farmers and herders, who clearly were knowledgeable about the mechanics of great monolithic orthostats under a load of some 200,000 metric tons of stone in the overlying cairn! The site is not sensational, in that no gold hoards or other great treasures were found there, but there were nevertheless artefacts of various ages, bones, and carvings on the great stones that are of very considerable interest indeed.

N.B.-- There clearly is an error in the caption for Fig. 59, in which the stated dimensions of the two depressions on a basin stone do not correspond with the stated dimensions of the stone itself.

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John

The standard work on the world's oldest man made structure

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 1999

In the 1960's Michael O'Kelly and his team of student archaeologists restored the megalithic structure known as Newgrange. This book presents his findings and speculation on the ancient tumulus, and written and pictorial accounts of the reconstruction works itself.
Although the existence of the structure was known since Charles Campbell discovered it in 1699, its premier significance as a repository of ancient art, architecture and symbolism was never fully realised until Prof. O'Kelly and his team set about their work. The phenomenon of the roofbox, which for 7 minutes at dawn on the days of the winter solstice fills the central chamber with light, is incredible. I have visited the site more than 30 times, and had the privilege of a solstice viewing in 1994. I cannot recall a more fundamentally spiritual experience in my life.
This book has it all. The non-academic reader (I am one such!) may find certain sections a little turgid, but there are plenty of discussions on the mythology and symbolism to compensate for all the facts and figures if the latter don't suit. The illustrations are superb (photos, maps,pen/ink); the footnotes comprehensive, the objective analysis is compelling and the whole project just so worthwhile.
The reader can also enjoy placing their own interpretations on the significance of the carvings, objet d'art and the Solstice phenomenon, and be just as valid as anyone else. After all, the original builders left this earth 6500 years ago and didn't leave a users manual!!
Enjoy. 5 Stars (and the sun and moon as well!)

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Ronald Arthur Dewhirst

What did they know?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2021

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Of interest to those fascinated by the beliefs and religious practices of those living during what is termed pre-history. Plenty to speculate on and wonder at what motivated people in those times to build such a spectacular piece of engineering that still defies explanation today.

lorraine clay

Lots of good diagrams to support the text

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2015

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Clearly written, in depth but not too wordy. Lots of good diagrams to support the text. Made visiting the site much more interesting.

C. L. Hatfield

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2013

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Well-documented account of the archaeology of the site...written by the head of the team.

Lee Durrant

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2016

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Very detailed, thorough, drawing of the stones and the applied carving. Smashin

Traveller

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Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2017

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Excellent a must read if you are planning visit and well worth it even if you don't.

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