Dólmen da Matança, Neolithic dolmen near Fornos de Algodres, Portugal
The megalithic structure contains nine stone pillars forming a polygonal chamber with a large roof slab measuring four meters in width and three meters in height.
Built between 2900 and 2640 BCE, this burial monument underwent restoration work in 1988 when archaeologists reinforced the entrance stones and reconstructed broken sections.
Archaeological excavations revealed multiple artifacts including flint axes, arrowheads, stone beads, and an anthropomorphic idol made of jet, indicating complex burial practices.
The dolmen stands near the road connecting Matança to Fornos de Algodres municipality, with artifacts from the site displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon.
Two supporting stones of the chamber display ancient engravings: one features a snake-like pattern while the other contains eroded geometric designs.
Location: Matança
Operator: Sem afectação
Website: http://arqueologia.patrimoniocultural.pt/?sid=sitios.resultados&subsid=57723
GPS coordinates: 40.66896,-7.53263
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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