Walking Rathcroghan: Ireland’s Ancient Royal Site

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An old royal place in Europe has a new walking path for visitors. This path lets people easily see ancient sites, like a cave linked to Halloween.

This land looks like simple farmland with grass and animals. But close up, you see many old circular earthworks and burial mounds.

This was a very old and big capital for a part of Ireland. The area holds over 200 old things, like strong forts and carved stones.

One deep passage goes into the earth, which is very mysterious. People call it a "Gate to another world" and say it inspired Halloween.

An old cave nearby was home to a powerful spirit, they believed. When the spirit came out, people dressed up so it would not take them.

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What new thing did the old royal place in Europe get for visitors?

It got a new walking path for visitors.

What old sites can people see on the path?

People can see ancient sites, including a cave linked to Halloween.

Why do people call one deep passage a "Gate to another world"?

People call it that because it is very mysterious and they believe it inspired Halloween.

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