Navan Fort (Emain Macha)
Archaeological_site in Northern Ireland, dating from the Iron Age
Navan Fort (Emain Macha) was the ancient capital of Ulster and one of the great royal sites of prehistoric Ireland. Seat of the Kings of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle, it was the legendary home of Conchobar mac Nessa and the Red Branch Knights, including Cú Chulainn. Archaeological evidence dates human activity here to 95 BC.
- Type:
- Archaeological_site
- Period:
- Iron Age
- Coordinates:
- 54.35°N, 6.70°W
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