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Navan Fort (Northern Ireland)

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com Guide

Definition: The Iron Age archaeological site of Navan Fort is an ancient political and religious capital of the celtic world, in County Armagh near Ulster in northern Ireland.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: Emain Macha
Alternate Spellings: Eamhain Macha

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