Anta das Pedras Grandes
Anta das Pedras Grandes, Neolithic dolmen in Caneças, Portugal
The monument features a polygonal chamber supported by eight stones measuring three meters in height, with a short access corridor leading inside.
Archaeological excavations between 2001 and 2004 uncovered human bones and traces of a tumulus, confirming its function as a megalithic burial site.
The dolmen represents early Portuguese funeral traditions, providing evidence of social organization and burial practices from prehistoric communities in the region.
The archaeological site sits within a small urban park created in 2018, offering year-round access to visitors interested in exploring this ancient structure.
Flint chippings discovered around the monument indicate it served as a production site for stone tools during the Neolithic period.
Location: Ramada e Caneças
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 38.80670,-9.21864
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:14
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