6 of Ireland's greatest archaeological discoveries

With perfectly-manicured nails and a leather armlet, one bog body was so well preserved, they launched a murder investigation
6 of Ireland's greatest archaeological discoveries

The glistening treasures in Tutankhamun's tomb

'Tut mania’ is about to grip the world once again, it being 100 years since the boy king's tomb was discovered. 

Now seems like a timely moment to review some of Ireland’s wonderful archaeological finds from booty from the Spanish Armada to decapitated wannabe kings and priceless gold deemed 'rubbish' by petty thieves.

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