The Megalithic passage tomb at
Newgrange Ireland, is over 5000 years old & part of the Boyne Valley necropolis, which also encompasses the Knowth & Dowth prehistoric sites.
The exact use & original purpose of the astronomically aligned Passage Tombs of Ireland has long been debated between traditional archaeologists & those who see a deeper significance to the stone structures. Most people who have stood in the centre of a Ring Fort or close to ancient standing stones will understand the tranquility and feeling of Oneness with the Universe which such a casual encounter with our Celtic past can evoke.
The Irish megalithic passage Tombs at Boyne Valley, Co. Meath, including Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth, were constructed circa 3500 BC, before the Pyramids of Egypt, according to radio-carbon dating analysis of the Newgrange site.
At Newgrange, Sunlight during the December Winter Solstice illuminates the inner passage & Chamber annually. Similarly in the Egyptian Pyramids, the ceremonial inner sanctum was aligned with the Pole star & constellations.
During 1999 a Canadian scientist discovered a prehistoric map of the moon's surface engraved on stone within the inner chamber at Knowth, It was part of a rock carving which was highlighted by the nocturnal lunar light.
BBC Science Report.
There are also similarities in the construction of Irish passage tombs & the later pyramids of Egypt, in particular the
Egyptian pyramid at Abu Simel.
At both locations, astronomical alignments play a key role in the significance of the structures. Many believe the Ancient Stone Sites are/were charged with an energy or power.

Newgrange Art Print. |
Details about the correlation between the Orion constellation & Geometry of Pyramids at Giza, The Royal Cubit & Golden ratio
at Deep Secrets
View art prints of Giza Pyramids &
Egyptian antiquity,
Abu Simel, Sphinx & Luxor Temple Prints by David Roberts, Egypt pyramid posters for sale online.
Read about the ancient Irish standing stones and passage tombs at
Carrowmore, Co. Sligo Ireland.
Photos of Irish Stone Circles,
Holy wells, Ring Forts, with Location and description details.
Ancient Celtic European sites, including
Stonehenge, Wales, Scotland, France at
Stonepages.
News Updates
International commentators contend that the Irish Government body charged with responsibility for protecting Ireland's National Monuments - particularly the astro - archaeological sites, are causing unnecessary damage - rather than preserving them. Find out more at
Global Vision.
Underwater Discoveries - Mid-Atlantic Ridge, view the
Lost city of Atlantis Map, at the U.S. National Science Foundation.
News & updates about unexplained events, ancient structures & discoveries,
at Linda Howe's Earthfiles.
Unexplained Mysteries of Antiquity.
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