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Ancient Beehive Cells

The beehive cells of Skellig Michael, Ireland. Monks from the 6th century and possibly much earlier, built these beehive cells and made them their home. It’s thought that no more than 12 monks lived on the now uninhabited island at a time and no more than 4 monks per cell. You may also recognise these cells from the film Star Wars where Luke Skywalker had been hiding.

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Uploaded on August 13, 2023
Taken on May 15, 2023