The Burden of Heritage: Ancient Sites and Modern Devotion Visitors to Ireland's stone age monuments often exhibit a deep emotional connection, bordering on obsession.
They bring personal tributes such as flowers, coins, and even the ashes of loved ones in an attempt to bridge the gap between their own lives and those of the people who built these enigmatic structures.
This phenomenon is particularly pronounced at Newgrange, where our guide issued stern warnings against leaving personal items behind.