Dolmen de la Coma Enestapera, Neolithic dolmen near Cerbère, France
The Dolmen de la Coma Enestapera is a Neolithic burial chamber built from slate stones stacked together. The structure consists of supporting stones topped with a large capstone that has remained in place for millennia.
This megalithic structure was likely built during the third or fourth millennium BCE by early mountain inhabitants. It was designated a protected historical monument in 1889, recognizing its importance for understanding prehistoric life.
The monument marks an ancient burial place where early communities honored their deceased with stone structures. It reflects how people in this mountain region lived and remembered their dead thousands of years ago.
The monument sits in a wooded area reachable by following marked hiking paths from nearby forest roads. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is natural and uneven.
From certain angles, the structure with its large capstone and short supporting stones resembles a giant stone crab. This distinctive shape has made it easy for travelers to spot over the centuries.
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