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Did you know that one of the oldest buildings in world stands tall Ireland, even older than Egyptian pyramids?OldestBuilding
Newgrange, located in County Meath, Ireland, is an exquisite Neolithic tomb believed to have been built around 3200BC. Making it around 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and 1000 years older than Stonehenge in England! This grand monument, meticulously crafted by our ancestors, serves as an ancient passage tomb, as well as an astronomical observatory. Each year, during the winter solstice, a miraculous spectacle occurs. The illumination of its central chamber by the rising sun demonstrates the extraordinary astronomical, geometrical, and construction skills of Neolithic people. For about 17 minutes at dawn, from December 19th to 23rd, sunlight shines directly along the long passage into the inner chamber. The purpose behind this celestial design remains a mystery. Perhaps our ancestors intended it to be a powerful symbol of life's victory over darkness, an affirmation of human resilience, or a gateway to the gods. So next time you are in Ireland, make sure to visit one of humankind’s earliest architectural achievements.

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