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Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. Dating back to approximately 3200 BC, it is one of the three principal tombs within the Brú na Bóinne complex, alongside Newgrange and Knowth. The site contains two passage tombs known as Dowth North and Dowth South, though they are less fully reconstructed than neighboring monuments. As part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site, it serves as a significant destination for archaeologists and historians studying megalithic art and ancient European burial practices.

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Where is the Dowth passage tomb located?

Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. It sits within the Brú na Bóinne complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

How old is the Dowth tomb?

The tomb dates back to approximately 3200 BC. This makes it older than famous monuments like the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge.

What are the principal tombs found alongside Dowth?

Dowth is one of the three principal tombs within the Brú na Bóinne complex, alongside the more famous Newgrange and Knowth. Together, they form a massive prehistoric necropolis.

How many passage tombs are inside Dowth?

The site actually contains two distinct passage tombs known as Dowth North and Dowth South. These passages are aligned to capture the winter solstice sunlight, similar to Newgrange.

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