Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar
Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar, Archaeological site in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portugal.
The Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar contain eighteen burial tombs arranged on a hilltop along the limestone coastal strip of the Algarve region.
The burial complex dates from the third millennium BCE and includes corridor tombs that demonstrate the construction methods of prehistoric communities in southern Portugal.
The tombs contained human remains positioned in fetal arrangements, revealing specific funeral practices and religious beliefs of early agricultural societies.
Visitors can explore the site and its interpretation center from Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a lunch break from 1:00 PM.
Monument Seven features a beehive structure created from stone blocks with a corridor leading to a central chamber containing numerous archaeological artifacts.
Location: Mexilhoeira Grande
GPS coordinates: 37.19918,-8.58807
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:30
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