Lia Fáil

Lia Fáil
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Also known as: 리아 팔, 리어 팔, Lia Fáil (Éire), Pierre de Fal, Pietrele care au facut regi, Stein von Fal, Stone of Destiny, Камень Фаль, Камінь Фаль, ليا فويل, リア・ファル, 命运之石

The Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny) is a megalithic stone on the Hill of Tara's Inauguration Mound in County Meath, Ireland [1] [2] [3]. Legend claims all Irish kings were crowned on this stone until Muirchertach mac Ercae c. 500 AD [1]. The stone was believed to possess magical properties [1].

TypeMegalithic stones
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryIreland
Coordinates53.5788° N, 6.6122° W

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