Hill of Tara

The elevated hilltop complex contains multiple burial mounds, circular enclosures, and ancient monuments across its grassy slopes at 197 meters above sea level.

The Mound of the Hostages, constructed in 3200 BCE, functioned as a passage tomb where different communities conducted burial ceremonies over several centuries.

The Stone of Destiny, positioned at the Royal Seat, produced sounds during ancient inauguration ceremonies when legitimate kings stepped upon it.

The archaeological complex includes interpretive signs, walking paths, and a visitor center housed in a 19th-century church building on the eastern section.

Five ancient roads from different provinces of Ireland intersect at this location, marking its central position in early Irish transportation networks.

Location: County Meath

Elevation above the sea: 197 m

GPS coordinates: 53.57996,-6.61217

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33