states: [ireland]
category: cultural
year: 1993
location: County Meath
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 53.6916700000, -6.4500000000
Brú na Bóinne, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ireland, is a prehistoric landscape renowned for its ancient passage tombs, including the iconic Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. Dating back over 5,000 years, these monumental structures feature intricate megalithic art and align with solar events, reflecting the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of Neolithic people. This archaeological complex stands as a testament to early human engineering and cultural heritage.
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