Anta das Pedras Grandes

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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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