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People interested in exploring the ancient past of Ireland’s East can visit Newgrange, a passage tomb in the Boyne Valley that is 5,200 years old.


The was constructed by Stone Age farmers and took up an acre of space. The mound is 13.5 meters high, and a nineteen-meter passage running through the tomb is aligned with the sun on the Winter Solstice. Ninety-seven kerbstones surround Newgrange with the entrance stone being particularly striking and adorned with megalithic art. Many of the other rocks around Newgrange are also decorated. This ancient monument is older than Stone Henge and The Pyramids of Giza. Guided tours are the only way for visitors to explore the ancient temple, and visitors can access the tours through the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre. Most tours of the Boyne Valley include Newgrange and private tours from Dublin are also available. Newgrange

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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