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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Newgrange and the Winter Solstice

This is a huge berm on a field north of Dublin.
It is said to be older than the pyramids.
In the middle/right of the photo are people ready to go inside.
There is a narrow passageway at the end of which are some marks in the stone.
On the Winters Solstice the light coming through the passage illuminate's these drawings.
December 21 is the rebirth of the sun, the longest night of the year.
The Romans and other cultures celebrate it.
The best way to visit Newgrange is to take a bus tour out of Dublin.
This tour also stops at other interesting sites.   

 

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