Hidden Gems: Neolithic Monuments To Explore Beyond Newgrange

If you're interested in Ireland's Neolithic monuments, sites like Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth in the Boyne Valley will be on your radar. But what next? From monuments filled with art, to the ones you can help archaeologists investigate, here are some nearby alternatives that are well-worth your time...

Caerfai Camp, the ancient fort under threat from climate change

Umm al-Jimal, Jordan’s ancient black basalt city

Ring Sanctuary of Pömmelte (or ‘Germany’s Stonehenge’)

Glengarnock Castle, a striking medieval ruin near Glasgow

Feuding families define the story of this impressive medieval castle near Glasgow

The Most Amazing Ruins in Africa

These are the ancient ruins that every history fan needs to know about besides the pyramids

Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia’s hidden gem

Angkor Wat's lesser known cousin

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s ancient clifftop citadel

Locals consider it to be the 'eighth wonder of the world'

Sardinia’s prehistoric chamber tombs (Domus de Janas)

They're over 5000 years old, and locally known as 'fairy houses'

Ancient Places: Addaura Cave

Unlike other famous caves, Addaura is filled with images of people.

Ancient Places: Mehrauli Archaeological Park

A medieval city which eventually became modern Delhi.

Derinkuyu, Turkey’s Ancient Underground City

Thousands of people once lived in this ancient underground city

Rosemarkie: A Little Village Full Of Pictish Stones

Wherever you go, you can be sure that someone else was there hundreds or thousands of years before you. There are incredible ancient places hiding all around us. Let’s go find them! Not a…

Western Gateway: The Roman Fort Lurking In A Basement Carpark

Wherever you go, you can be sure that someone else was there hundreds or thousands of years before you. There are incredible ancient places hiding all around us. Let’s go find them! Built around…

Loughton Camp: The Iron Age Hillfort Hidden In North London

Wherever you go, you can be sure that someone else was there hundreds or thousands of years before you. There are incredible ancient places hiding all around us. Let’s go find them! Take a…