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Neolithic Bowl
c
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3500BC
Where was the bowl discovered?
Dundalk, in the North East of Co. Louth
Annagh, in the east of Co. Limerick
Castlebar in the centre of Co. Mayo
What was discovered along with the bowls?
A bronze pot, cauldron and macehead
Various bones, a flint blade and arrowhead
A gold disc, basket earrings and spearhead
What does the bowl tells us about its owner?
They were hunters and warriors
They were cavemen and cavewomen
They were fishermen and seamen