11 ancient sites that are mysteriously aligned with the sun on the winter solstice, in photos.

Dec 17 2022 by Business Insider

 
Newgrange in Ireland, Hovenweep Castle in the US and the Karnak temple in Egypt are three sites thought to have been purposefully aligned with the sun on winter solstice

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Humans have long been fascinated by the winter solstice. Many cultures found ways to incorporate it in their important sites.  Here are 11 places that are mysteriously aligned with the...
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