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Newgrange

Co. Meath

About Newgrange

Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, dating back to 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. This ancient passage tomb is famous for the winter solstice illumination, where sunlight floods the inner chamber, revealing intricate stone carvings. Newgrange stands as a testament to Neolithic ingenuity and spirituality, part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage site.

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