659 IE - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne (1993)

Brief Description

"The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin. This is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The monuments there had social, economic, religious and funerary functions."

博恩河河曲考古遗址群

"博恩河河曲考古遗址群位于都柏林以北50公里的博因河北畔，包括三个史前遗址，即纽格莱奇(Newgrange) 、诺斯(Knowth)和道斯(Dowth)，这个地区是欧洲史前巨石艺术最大和最重要的集中地。那里的遗迹反映了当时的社会、经济、宗教和丧葬习俗文化 的风貌。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/659

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757 IE - Skellig Michael (1996)

Brief Description

"This monastic complex, perched since about the 7th century on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael, some 12 km off the coast of south-west Ireland, illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of Skellig Michael has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved."

斯凯利格•迈克尔岛

"斯凯利格·迈克尔岛位于爱尔兰西南部海岸约12公里处。约7世纪起，一座隐修院就高高矗立在岩岛陡峭的山坡上了。这是最早的爱尔兰基督徒们远离尘世、在非常艰苦的环境里生存的写照。斯凯利格·迈克尔岛地理位置极端偏远，致使人们直到现在都难以光顾，反而得到了特殊保护。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/757

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