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Dowth is a megalith in Ireland, Europe. UNESCO World Heritage List: Brú na Bóinne dates it to c. 3200 BCE. UNESCO World Heritage List: Brú na Bóinne also records: “Passage tomb.”
A great mound whose southern chamber catches the midwinter setting sun.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 3200 BCE - 3000 BCE c. 3200 BCE UNESCO World Heritage List: Brú na Bóinne | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Passage tomb UNESCO World Heritage List: Brú na Bóinne | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
The southern chamber is lit by the midwinter setting sun
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 3,100 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 3,200 BCE - 3,000 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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