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Ancient “Royal Temple” Discovered in Path of Ireland Highway

by Pat Coate | May 16, 2007

Lismullin, County Meath, Ireland - The discovery of a major prehistoric site where experts believe an open-air royal temple once stood has stalled construction of a controversial four-lane highway in Ireland.

The find is located just 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) from the Hill of Tara, once the seat of power of Ireland's Celtic kings, and likely represents a ritual site, according to government archaeologists attached to the road project.

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