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archaeological sites. Since we find them fascinating, I'm presenting a really great article from Tripsavvy.com about 10 prehistoric sites. This is part 3 of 3. Read More>
Most Impressive Megalithic and Prehistoric Sites of Ireland
BY BERND BIEGE
Updated 06/03/19
07 of 10 Queen Maeve's Grave
What is Queen Maeve's Grave?
nobody knows! It is an artificially erected heap of stones on top of Knocknarea, reputed to be the grave of legendary Queen Maeve.
Where is Queen Maeve's Grave? Just south of Sligo.
Why is Queen Maeve's Grave important? As one of the few well-known but unexplored megalithic sites in Ireland, it continues to inspire legends and fringe theories.
What will you see at Queen Maeve's Grave? An impressive heap of stones on a mountaintop. And all of Sligo Bay.
08 of 10 Navan Fort
What is Navan Fort? We do not know for sure, but it seems to have been some sort of ceremonial place in its heyday.
Where is Navan Fort? Near Armagh.
Why is Navan Fort important? Navan Fort must have been one of the most important (royal) sites in the north of Ireland and might well be one of the "palaces" mentioned in old Irish epics.
What will you see at Navan Fort? Mainly earthworks and a modern visitors center.
Why should you visit Navan Fort? This is one of the lesser-known prehistoric sites of Ireland, but full of mystery and certainly a rival to many other (better known) sites.
09 of 10 Dun Aenghus
What is Dun Aenghus? Dun Aenghus is a promontory fort - surrounded by walls on three sides, with a sheer drop into the ocean forming the rest of the defenses.
Where is Dun Aenghus? on the southern cliff-face of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
What will you see at Dun Aenghus? Stone walls sturdy enough to keep armies at bay - and a sheer drop down to the ocean discouraging any attacks from behind.
10 of 10 Fourknocks
What is Fourknocks? A passage tomb with a difference - the inner chamber is far larger than others in relation to the size of the mound.
Where is Fourknocks? near Clonalvy (County Meath).
Why is Fourknocks important? Because it is unusual - similar passage tombs are usually only found in Portugal!
What will you see at Fourknocks? From the outside a steep grassy knoll - fetch the key to the tomb locally to see how different Fourknocks really is.
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