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Northern Ireland: Damage to the Giant’s Causeway from Coin Tossing

Summary by The Archaeologist
Authorities are urging visitors to the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to stop tossing coins between the rocks, warning that the volcanic stone columns (made of basalt) at the popular site are being damaged.According to the National Trust, which manages the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tradition is causing structural harm to the rocks. Over time, coins rust and expand to three times their original thickness, placing immense pressure on t…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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