The Dowth Passage Tomb is one of the three most important megalithic tombs in the Brú na Bóinne complex in County Meath. Built around 3200 BC, the mound has a diameter of approximately 85-90 meters and is 15 meters high. In the center is a prominent crater, the result of an inexpert excavation in 1847 in which dynamite was even used. Unlike the nearby Newgrange, Dowth has two separate passage tombs on the west side: Dowth North (a cruciform chamber) and Dowth South (a smaller, round chamber).
Dowth features an astronomical alignment. At Dowth South, the setting sun shines directly into the chamber during the winter solstice (around December 21). The tomb is situated in a field where sheep often graze, creating a peaceful and authentic atmosphere.