Dronehenge Astronomical Alignments

When dry conditions in Ireland revealed markings of ancient henge monuments in crops of the Boyne Valley, there was an explosion of excitement, especially surrounding a particularly large and detailed site that came to be known as Dronehenge (also known as the Geometric Henge) on the banks of the River Boyne just below the imposing and famous passage tomb of Newgrange (Síd in Broga). This video details original analysis/research by the Archaeoastronomy Database investigating Dronehenge and some of its nearest neighbors on the banks of the Boyne. It is an analysis of axis orientation and lines from site to site in regard to possible astronomical alignments. The results of this investigation could have major implications for our further understanding of cultural astronomy in this period and location. Please help support the ongoing research and dissemination of information!

Special Thanks to Kerem Gogus for the 3D art and to discoverers Anthony Murphy and Ken Williams (SEE LINKS BELOW!)

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Discoverer Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland:
Discoverer Ken Williams of Shadows and Stone:
3D reconstruction of Dronehenge by Kerem Gogus (Kerem Go):
Map Imagery: Google Earth
Sky Simulation: Stellarium
Feature diagrams from the National Monuments Service
Music: Ambient String Quartet by LuxeXx
Newgrange/Boyne photos on location by the Archaeoastronomy Database
All original analysis/research by the Archaeoastronomy Database

See other related videos:

Earlier video on the Summer Solstice alignment at Newgrange:

Video illustrating how the year might have been divided into 16 parts:

Light in the Chamber of Newgrange 1/16th of a year pre/post Winter Solstice:

Kerbstone at nearby Knowth with possible 16 part solar year calendar:

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