A significant archaeological study has identified Haughey's Fort, located near Ar, Ireland, as a major prehistoric center that could shed light on early urbanization in the region.
Published in the journal Antiquity, the research highlights the site's potential role as one of the first large, organized settlements in Western Europe, dating back more than 3,000 years.
This discovery contributes to our understanding of how complex societies began to form in Europe during the Bronze Age, marking a pivotal moment in the region's history.