The so-called Mound of the Hostages, a passage tomb dating from c.2500-2100 BC. The short passage is astronomically aligned with the sunrise on on November 8 and February 4, the ancient Celtic festivals of Samhain and Imbolc. Just inside the passage on the left is a carved stone; several Bronze Age burials were excavated in the tomb itself. Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland.
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Teamhair na RÃ ("Hill of the King") is a stretch of grassy landscape that has played a central role in Ireland's history, legend, and folklore. It contains several ancient burial mounds and other earthworks.
Location map of Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Click to enlarge.
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Ireland
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53.5786460° N, 6.6122250° W map · aerial
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Page Title
Hill of Tara
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023