Navan Fort (also known as Emain Macha) is an archaeological site, resembling a large grassy hill… But don’t be fooled by appearances: this hill is actually a building, once considered the capital of the kings of Ulster!
Navan Fort is said to have been built by Queen Macha around 300 B.C. It is a cairn on which a wooden edifice was erected, where the great kings of Ulster once met. A veritable capital at the time, its influence came to an end following a fire, to the benefit of the hill of Tara.
The site includes a Visitor Center. Here you can discover the complete history of the hill, and admire objects discovered on site. Among the many curiosities is the presence of the skull of a magot, an African monkey, demonstrating that the population of the time was already trading with more distant countries…
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
81 Killylea Rd, Armagh (County Armagh) - Northern Ireland
54.343709, -6.702167
1 heure
daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Check the opening hours and admission requirements before you leave, especially during peak season or on Irish public holidays.
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