Piedra Escrita, Roman archaeological site in Cenicientos, Spain.
The granite monolith rises seven meters high and features a niche with carved figures depicting a Roman sacrificial scene on its western side.
The inscription on the stone, decoded in 1995, reveals a votive dedication to Diana, indicating its function as a rural Roman sanctuary in the 2nd century.
The stone monument marks the boundary between ancient Roman provinces of Lusitania and Tarraconensis, reflecting territorial organization of the classical period.
Visitors can reach the site by taking the Cenicientos to Almorox road and turning right at kilometer 4, then requesting permission to enter private property.
The back side of the monolith displays a modified plantigrade footprint carved into the natural rock formation.
Location: Cenicientos
Website: https://www.comunidad.madrid/cultura/patrimonio-cultural/yacimiento-piedra-escrita-cenicientos
Website: https://comunidad.madrid/cultura/patrimonio-cultural/yacimiento-piedra-escrita-cenicientos
GPS coordinates: 40.24291,-4.44405
Latest update: November 8, 2025 01:10
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