Brú na Bóinne, Co Meath, Ireland
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Introduction
The archaeological complex of the Boyne Valley, located 50 kilometers north of Dublin, is a prehistoric burial site. There are three famous tombs here: Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. Among them, Newgrange is open to the public. This ancient tomb is made entirely of stones and does not use any adhesive techniques. It has been standing for 5,000 years. Below this tomb is a 19-meter long corridor with 43 stone pillars on both sides. The corridor leads to the central burial chamber. Behind the burial chamber, there are two rooms with a special convex roof made of stone slabs, reaching a height of 6 meters. However, the most magical part of the burial chamber is the window above the entrance. This small rectangular window allows sunlight to shine through the 19-meter long passage and onto the innermost stone in the chamber only during dawn on the winter solstice. Sunlight cannot enter at any other time. This symbolizes the concept of rebirth and renewal, allowing sunlight to shine directly before the end of the year. Address Brú na Bóinne, Co Meath, Ireland
Opening hours Monday-Sunday 9:00-19:00
Transportation Bus Eireann day tour bus.
