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Newgrange

Tomb / BurialEurope

5,200-year-old passage tomb older than the pyramids. A roof box allows sunlight to illuminate the inner chamber only during winter solstice, an effect lasting 17 minutes.

53.6947°, -6.4756°

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Walkthrough videos (8)

Newgrange | National GeographicNewgrange | National GeographicYouTubeWinter Solstice at Newgrange: Inside the Passage TombWinter Solstice at Newgrange: Inside the Passage TombYouTubeNewgrange Ireland: Inside Europe's Largest Passage TombNewgrange Ireland: Inside Europe's Largest Passage TombYouTubeNEWGRANGE and ANCIENT DOLMENS — IRELANDNEWGRANGE and ANCIENT DOLMENS — IRELANDWandering WolfAnthony Murphy | The Discovery of Dronehenge near Newgrange in Ireland | MegalithomaniaAnthony Murphy | The Discovery of Dronehenge near Newgrange in Ireland | MegalithomaniaHugh Newman / MegalithomaniaNewgrange: Cygnus, Venus & Secret Alignments - Anthony Murphy & Hugh NewmanNewgrange: Cygnus, Venus & Secret Alignments - Anthony Murphy & Hugh NewmanHugh Newman / MegalithomaniaDo the myths about Newgrange offer an insight into its function or purpose?Do the myths about Newgrange offer an insight into its function or purpose?Anthony Murphy / Mythical IrelandFascinating alignment of Newgrange and other ancient sitesFascinating alignment of Newgrange and other ancient sitesAnthony Murphy / Mythical Ireland

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