Dun Mor Vaul, Iron Age broch on Tiree Island, Scotland.
The circular stone fortress measures 9.2 meters in diameter with walls reaching 4.5 meters in thickness, featuring an internal staircase and guard chamber.
Built around 60 AD, the structure initially served as a communal refuge before transforming into a single-family residence during the second century.
The excavations revealed numerous artifacts including native pottery, Roman glass, bronze rings, and tools for metalworking, now displayed at Hunterian Museum.
Located on the north coast of Tiree at coordinates 56.54N, 6.81W, the archaeological site remains open for visitors to explore the ancient architecture.
The structure contains a sophisticated water management system with a stone-lined rectangular tank and an overflow drain utilizing natural landscape features.
GPS coordinates: 56.54199,-6.81343
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:29
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