Brú na Bóinne, Prehistoric archaeological complex in County Meath, Ireland.
The archaeological site of Brú na Bóinne spans over 780 hectares along the River Boyne, containing burial grounds, ritual structures, and ancient stone monuments.
Constructed around 3500 BCE, the Neolithic passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth demonstrate advanced engineering techniques of Stone Age builders in Ireland.
The monuments within Brú na Bóinne feature intricate stone carvings and geometric patterns that represent the artistic expressions of prehistoric communities.
Visitors access the archaeological complex through the main visitor center, where guided tours to Newgrange and Knowth operate daily from March through October.
The passage tomb at Newgrange contains a chamber that receives direct sunlight through its roof box during the winter solstice, illuminating the internal corridor.
Location: County Meath
Inception: 3500 BCE
GPS coordinates: 53.69284,-6.44932
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
Newgrange
1.7 km
Knowth
3 km
Dowth
1.1 km
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6.6 km
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7 km
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6.7 km
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6.8 km
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6.2 km
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6.2 km
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