Dolmen de Soto, Neolithic dolmen in Beas, Spain
Dolmen de Soto is a Neolithic burial mound in the Andalusian town of Beas featuring a 21-meter stone corridor and an inner burial chamber. The structure consists of 64 upright stones forming the north and south walls that enclose and support the passage leading inward.
Armando de Soto Morillas discovered this burial site in 1922 by chance while building on his property. Archaeological investigations afterward revealed its importance as one of the region's most significant Neolithic monuments.
The name reflects its discoverer Armando de Soto, whose estate La Lobita stood above this prehistoric burial ground. Visitors today can sense how this place served as a final resting space where entire family groups were laid to rest following their own burial customs.
The dolmen is accessible from outside and features information panels at the entrance explaining the structure. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and the paths are not always well-maintained.
The interior holds remains of eight individuals interred in fetal positions accompanied by daggers and fossilized marine shells. These grave goods offer insight into the spiritual beliefs and social structures of the Neolithic people who built it.
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