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6K views · 199 reactions | The Irish island of Skellig Michael, once relatively little known, was thrust into fame when the precarious steps, cliffs and beehive houses at the top were used as the setting for Luke Skywalker’s isolated hideaway at the end of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and, again in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. https://bit.ly/3IYH4hs Shout out to @irishpix on Instagram, go check out their page for more incredible videos! | Atlas Obscura | Facebook

Skellig Michael’s monastic ruins make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but even they are not immune to time and the elements. In part 7, the final installment of our series, we look at the delicate conservation efforts to preserve this extraordinary place for future generations. Watch the full documentary on the conservation works ⬇️ 🔗https://cutt.ly/SceilgMhichilClimateAction #SkelligMichael #WorldHeritage #Conservation #OPW Heritage Ireland Preserving Legacies National Monuments Service - Arc