Winter solstice highlights significance of Newgrange in Ireland

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The winter solstice occurs on December 21, marking the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. This event has been significant in various cultures throughout history, influencing celebrations and traditions. Newgrange, a prehistoric burial site in Ireland, gained fame after a 1967 discovery revealed that sunlight illuminates its inner chamber during the winter solstice. This site, older than the pyramids, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. For the solstice, a lottery selected 16 visitors to enter the chamber on December 21. The event will be live-streamed, allowing a wider audience to witness the sunlight flooding the burial chamber at 8:54 AM.


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