Newgrange, a prehistoric tomb in Ireland

Newgrange, c. 3200 B.C.E., Brú na Bóinne, County Meath, Ireland

A conversation with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank and Dr. Steven Zucker at Knowth and Newgrange

[theoldar]

It's very impressive, and a testament to what humans can accomplish. It's important to remember that the appearance of the exterior today is a "best guess" based on what archaeology tells us might have been there. This was just a hill on the landscape when the entrance was rediscovered after several thousand years while the local landowner was quarrying the hill for stone. The white quartz wall around the exterior is part of that speculative reconstruction.

[saltimadi]

visited there this spring, i cried when they just gave us a moment to really take everything in. what a deeply grounding experience

[Robin-yfyl]

One of my favourite channels in my own country - what a treat!

[eoinh]

Was there a few years. Its a very impressive site. As are the other sites dotted around the Boyne Valley. Nearby the famous Battle of the Boyne was also fought many thousands of years later. Ireland is littered with tombs if you know where to look.

[evamarie]

how beautiful and interesting is Irish culture <3 the fact that my ancestors were able to build a tomb with that impressive solar alignment, with the different stones that had to be moved many many miles to build this structure, just unthinkable that they did this all in ancient times without our modern technology

[malachybyrne]

Smart History, your videos are consistently of the very highest quality and I am delighted to see some of the highlights of my homeland through your eyes. Many thanks for your great work!

[Sasha]

When I think of the ancient world, Ireland doesn't cross my mind, yet it apparently has one of the largest collections of ancient art in the world! Go figure. I appreciate the way art, architecture, and nature intersect in this tomb.. The cookies-and-cream white quartz stones, the beautiful corbel vault, and the surprise thunder in the background that reminds me of the black screen thunderstorm videos I play while winding down for the night.. Lots to love in this one. :)

[AngelsBeauty]

I was there with my mom and brother it really is magnificent, Ireland is full of history especially my hometown (its in the southeast) :)

[MT-lxkg]

Wow, this is fascinating. I wish there was more information about its origins and meanings.

[scoon]

How the hell have i never heard about this til now... its massive and beautiful

[brigidspencer]

Visited this last month! People’s breath has caused moss to grow inside so it might have to be closed for a while.

[helenamccarthy]

Ok...that thumbnail looks like the Windows wallpaper right? I was so confused for a second lol.

Great video though!

[mysiren]

The stone monument looks like a fertilized egg to me in pictures from above/inside.