Dolmen del prado de Lácara
Dolmen del prado de Lácara, Neolithic passage tomb near Mérida, Spain
The dolmen features a 20-meter corridor leading to a circular chamber constructed with seven massive granite slabs, reaching heights of over 5 meters.
Built between 4000 and 3000 BC, this megalithic structure served as a burial site during the late Neolithic period and continued through the Chalcolithic era.
Archaeological excavations revealed numerous artifacts including ceramic containers, stone tools, arrowheads, and personal ornaments that reflect prehistoric burial customs.
The site is located 25 kilometers from Mérida along the Autovía de la Plata road, with recent improvements making it more accessible to visitors.
The chamber measures five meters in both diameter and height, making it one of the largest megalithic structures in the Extremadura region.
Location: Mérida
GPS coordinates: 39.04978,-6.42085
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:52
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