Grianan of Aileach in Donegal, Ireland. Prehistoric Celtic defensive hilltop stone fort cashel and possibly sun temple. Once royal seat of the O’Neill

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The Grianan of Aileach in Donegal, Ireland. Ancient prehistoric and Celtic circular defensive hilltop stone fort or cashel, once royal seat of the O’Neill. Thought by some to be a temple of the sun

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Location: Grianan of Aileach, Donegal, Ireland, Europe
Photo credit: © David Lyons / Alamy / Afripics
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