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Dowth

Tomb / BurialEuropeIreland

Third great passage tomb at Brú na Bóinne, aligned to winter solstice sunset. Less excavated and visited than Newgrange or Knowth.

53.7028°, -6.4536°

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Midwinter sun shines into Dowth's southern chamberMidwinter sun shines into Dowth's southern chamber · Anthony Murphy / Mythical IrelandDowth Stone of the Seven Suns Projection MappingDowth Stone of the Seven Suns Projection Mapping · Anthony Murphy / Mythical Ireland

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