Archaeological Ensemble of Antequera Dolmens, Neolithic burial site in Antequera, Spain
The Archaeological Ensemble in Antequera comprises three megalithic monuments: Menga, Viera, and El Romeral, each with massive stone chambers and corridors built in prehistoric times. The chambers are constructed with large stone blocks and some extend deep beneath the ground.
These megalithic structures were built during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, with the Menga monument dating back around 3700 BCE. The structures show how early people engineered complex buildings using basic tools.
The dolmens are oriented toward surrounding natural features, showing how builders integrated the landscape into their structures. This alignment reveals how important the connection to recognizable mountains and formations was for the people who built them.
The site is open to visitors with guided tours available through the management, though opening hours vary by season. Wear comfortable shoes as entering the underground chambers involves uneven terrain and narrow passages.
The Menga monument contains an unusual feature for megalithic structures: a deep well shaft inside the chamber that descends about 20 meters. This shaft may have served the community for water or ritual purposes.
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