New grange is the most well known passage tomb in Ireland that dates back to 3200 BC. The tomb held many deceased loved ones of the era. Throughout New grange are passage ways that led to the tomb. These passage ways had markings on them that are said to be faces that I believe tell a story of the ones that were laid there. During the winter solstice, and days before and after, light glistens into the passage ways through a small opening as shown in the photo below. In Neolithic culture the winter solstice means a rebirth of nature and life. As the light shines down through this small opening and into the passage ways it not only illuminates the carvings on the walls but I believe it serves as a spiritual guidance that gives a new life to the ones laid to rest at New grange. It gives us all hope that there is a life after death.
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