Dolmen of Viera

The Dolmen of Viera is a prehistoric burial site in Antequera, Spain, consisting of a 21-meter corridor made of twenty-seven stones that leads to a rectangular chamber. The walls and roof are constructed from massive stone slabs carefully fitted together.

The tomb dates back to the Copper Age, approximately 3510-3020 BCE, and was discovered between 1903 and 1905 by the Viera brothers. The structure demonstrates the engineering skills of prehistoric peoples to move and shape large stones.

The monument shows how early communities honored their dead by building massive stone structures that required coordinated effort and planning. The careful design reveals that such tombs held deep meaning for the people who constructed them.

The site offers free admission and sits close to another prehistoric monument that visitors can easily explore in a single visit. Operating hours vary with the seasons, so checking ahead helps plan your visit efficiently.

The tomb is precisely aligned so that the rising sun illuminates the inner chamber during the summer solstice. This exact orientation reveals the astronomical knowledge of the people who built it.