Newgrange World Heritage Site : Boyne Valley, Ireland
WEBNewgrange is a Stone Age (Neolithic) monument in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, it is the jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East. Newgrange was constructed about 5,200 years ago (3,200 B.C.) which makes it older than …
Newgrange - Wikipedia
WEBNewgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú [1]) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, located on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five miles) west of the town of Drogheda. [2]
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
WEBBrú na Bóinne is famous for the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth which were built circa 3200BC. These ceremonial structures are among the most important Neolithic sites in the world and contain the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Europe.
Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre | Newgrange and Knowth
WEBIreland's rich heritage is punctuated with awe-inspiring ancient sites, but few are as captivating as Newgrange. Nestled in the lush landscape of the Boyne Valley, this enigmatic passage tomb stands as a testament to the extraordinary engineering and astronomical prowess of our ancestors.
Newgrange: History, Tours + Visitor Info - The Irish Road Trip
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Part of the Brú na Bóinne complex alongside Knowth, Newgrange is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it dates back to 3,200 BC. In the guide below, you’ll find everything from where to get Newgrange tickets and the history of the area to how to enter the Newgrange Winter Solstice Lottery Draw.
Newgrange | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Newgrange is a Neolithic passage grave in the valley of the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland. Built by Stone Age farmers about 3200 BCE, it is regarded as the finest grave of its kind in Europe.
Newgrange, a 5,000 year-old beauty - Ireland.com
WEBTogether with nearby Knowth and Dowth, Newgrange was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Not bad for a site that once looked destined to become a quarry! Not far away, near Oldcastle, County Meath, you’ll find a …
Newgrange - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 6, 2015 · Newgrange is a Neolithic monument located in the region of Bru na Boinne, County Meath, Ireland. The name is fairly modern and comes from the 'newer' grange (farm) of the monks of Mellifont Abbey near Drogheda 8 miles (14 km) north.
Solstice Magic: Ireland’s Newgrange - National Geographic
WEBDec 16, 2015 · Step back in time to an ancient dawn at Newgrange, the dome-shaped stone tomb constructed on the rich lands of Ireland’s Boyne Valley more than 5,000 years ago—before Stonehenge and the Great...
Everything you need to know about visiting Newgrange: Getting …
WEBJun 29, 2023 · Newgrange is the most visited archaeological site in Ireland. Located in the Boyne Valley in Co Meath, the passage tomb dates back to the Stone Age at around 3,200 BC. At around 5,200 years old, it's older than the pyramids of Egypt.
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