Newgrange and Knowth, both designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, stand as testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors. Dating back over 5,000 years, these Neolithic passage tombs are older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Step inside the chambers of Newgrange, where the winter solstice illuminates a narrow passage, casting an ethereal light on the ancient carvings within. Explore Knowth, adorned with megalithic art, and unravel the mysteries of a bygone era.

At Newgrange, during the sunrise on the mornings around the winter solstice, a breathtaking alignment takes place. The sun's first rays pierce through a specially designed opening above the entrance called a roof-box, gradually illuminating the narrow passage.

Step inside the chambers of Newgrange, where the winter solstice illuminates a narrow passage, casting an ethereal light on the ancient carvings within. Explore Knowth, adorned with megalithic art, and unravel the mysteries of a bygone era.

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Step inside the chambers of Newgrange, where the winter solstice illuminates a narrow passage, casting an ethereal light on the ancient carvings within. Explore Knowth, adorned with megalithic art, and unravel the mysteries of a bygone era.

Apr 18, 2024 · Private Tours of the Boyne Valley - Newgrange, 10th century High Crosses and Round Tower at Monasterboice, Hill of Tara the seat of the High Kings of Ireland and Old Mellifont Abbey. Winter Solstice 2024 Arrangements - places inside the Newgrange chamber were selected by lottery in October.

The tri-spiral symbol inside Newgrange is a mesmerizing and ancient motif characterized by three interconnected spirals. This symbolic design, etched onto one of the stones in the chamber within Newgrange, exhibits a harmonious and repetitive pattern that …

Step inside the chambers of Newgrange, where the winter solstice illuminates a narrow passage, casting an ethereal light on the ancient carvings within. Explore Knowth, adorned with megalithic art, and unravel the mysteries of a bygone era.

The best known of the Irish monuments is of course, Newgrange, dated at 3200 BCE, which has traditionally been seen as a tomb or cemetery. Newgrange consists of a large cairn or chamber with three cavities, which is covered by a very large …