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Boyne Valley (Brú na Bóinne) Complexes

Step into history from Neolithic passage tombs to fifth-century monastic settlements and medieval castles.
Hudson Brown
July 29, 2024

Overview

Head to Ireland's most important archaeological landmarks, the Boyne Valley (Brú na Bóinne) complexes, now UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Newgrange, Sondar Visuals via Fáilte Ireland

The prehistoric passage tombs Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth date from 3200 BC and are considered some of the greatest Neolithic landmarks in the world.

More than 90 monuments adorn the landscape, connected to mythology and astrology, offering a glimpse into Ireland's ancient past.

Knowth, Paul Lindsay

Images: Tourism Ireland

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Newgrange

Donore
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