Tomb older than pyramids secures new home at Ulster Folk Museum
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court tomb older than Egypt’s pyramids has secured a permanent new home on display at the Ulster Folk Museum. “We’re proud to be involved in seeing it reconstructed at the Ulster Folk Museum where people will be able to enjoy it for generations to come.” The tomb will stand prominently at the Ulster Folk Museum, providing an important new layer of pre-history at the Co Down attraction. The reconstruction of the tomb arrives at a significant time for the Ulster Folk Museum, coinciding with the announcement of investment plans, which include expanding public access to the collection and heritage assets. The Ballintaggart Court Tomb is in the rural area of Ulster Folk Museum.