The Boyne Valley is home to Newgrange, the well-known Irish passage tomb. Beneath the ancient mound is a single narrow passage leading to a cross-shaped tomb. The human remains were removed years ago. No photography is permitted inside the monument.
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Newgrange |
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The entrance stone is below. The midwinter (winter solstice) sun shines through the roof box above into the burial chamber. |
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The white quartz facade is a reconstruction. Ninety-seven original kerbstones, some of them elaborately decorated, surround the monument. |
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Standing stone |
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Kerbstone 67 |
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Kerbstone 52 |
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