Emain Macha (Navan Fort)

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Navan Fort (Emain Macha in Old Irish) is a large circular earthwork surrounded by a bank and ditch. The site was a pagan sanctuary, likely used for rituals or ceremonies. It is a significant site in Irish mythology, particularly the Ulster Cycle.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emain_Macha
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Coordinates:   54°20'52"N   6°41'50"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago