Roofbox
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roofbox-199-4605052
title:
Roofbox
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In archaeology, a roofbox is a term for a specially contrived opening above a doorway, that is constructed in such way that at particular times of the year e.g. the winter or summer solstices, the Sun would be directly in view from the chamber or passage within. The term was coined by Professor Michael O’Kelly during his excavation of the Newgrange passage cairn, at Brú Na Bóinne, Ireland. The roofbox was built directly above the entrance door to the passage. The passage and chamber were specifi
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2024-02-11T05:59:16Z
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