A presentation on "Newgrange - Irelands National Momument"

2. Mobiles
Fire exits
Question
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3. NEWGRANGE
Ireland's most famous
monument
Presented by Jim Nolan

4. Newgrange
Boyne Valley Co. Meath

5. Newgrange is a passage-grave
or passage-tomb
It was constructed around 3200BC
600 years older than the Giza Pyramids in
Egypt,
1,000 years more ancient than
Stonehenge.
History of Newgrange

6. To Honour the Sun God Dagha
It was built by wealthy famers
It was burial place of tribal kings.
History of Newgrange

7. Kerbstones
Newgrange is a large kidney shaped
mound covering an area of over one
acre
There are 97 Kerbstones

9. Richly decorated with megalithic art

10. Standing Stones

11. Roof Box

12. Passage way
19
Meters
long
It rises to
same
level as
the Roof
Box

13. Inner Chambers
There a 3
chambers
Is only
illuminated by
the winter
solstice.
It last 17mins

14. Inner Chambers
Stone basins
Cremation
Burial offerings

15. Brú na Bóinne

16. Opening times
◦ Closed 24th – 27th December inclusive
◦ 09:00 – 19:00 summer hours
Tourists
◦ 235,000 per year
◦ 200 capacity inside to view the winter solstice
Entrance cost
◦ Adult: Euro 6.00
Senior/Group: Euro 5.00
Child/Student: Euro 3.00
Family: Euro 15.00

17. By the end of this session you should be
able
State the location of Newgrange
Identify Kerbstones and Standing stones
Name the visitor centre.
List key facts about Newgrange

18. References
http://www.sacred-
destinations.com/ireland/newgrange
http://science.howstuffworks.com/enviro
nmental/earth/geology/carbon-14.htm

19. Thank you