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The Mummies of St Michan's

St Michan's Church, Dublin

Bodies preserved for centuries by the dry crypt air.

In the vaults beneath St Michan's Church lie bodies that have been naturally mummified by the cool, dry air. One is called 'the Crusader', though he is probably not that old.

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When
1600s onwards
Where
53.3470, -6.2760
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Guided tours of the vaults on most days.

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