Analysis of the astronomical alignments of the Boyne Valley passage tombs demonstrates that the winter solstice illumination of the Newgrange chamber was i
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Analysis of the astronomical alignments of the Boyne Valley passage tombs demonstrates that the winter solstice illumination of the Newgrange chamber was intentionally engineered. The roofbox structure allows a narrow beam of sunlight to penetrate the 19-meter passage for approximately 17 minutes around the winter solstice, illuminating the rear chamber. Similar solar and lunar alignments are...
Published in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (2011), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.