Ireland's dry stone construction technique has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking the country's fifth such addition. This ancient method, involving the construction of stable and durable structures without mortar, has a rich history and is now recognized alongside uilleann piping, hurling, harping, and falconry.
Dry stone construction has been added to Ireland ’s list of intangible cultural heritage, marking the fifth addition for the country. This traditional technique, which involves building structures without mortar, has a long history dating back to the Neolithic period. It includes building walls, bridges, and other structures using only stones. The practice is celebrated in literature and music, such as the Saw Doctors song, N17.
The UNESCO announcement was made at a conference in Asunción, Paraguay, and also recognized similar traditions in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg
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