Anta da Pedra da Orca, Neolithic dolmen near Cortiçô, Portugal.
The Anta da Pedra da Orca features a large polygonal chamber supported by nine granite pillars, with its chamber reaching three meters in height.
Dating back over 5,000 years to the Neolithic period, this megalithic structure served as a collective burial site for ancient communities in the Iberian Peninsula.
The granite monument exemplifies the sophisticated engineering capabilities of prehistoric societies through its precise stone placement and architectural design principles.
Located one kilometer north of Cortiçô village in Fornos de Algodres, the archaeological site is accessible through marked paths from nearby roads.
The dolmen maintains its original roof slab position, with visible traces of an atrium that demonstrates the architectural complexity of Neolithic burial chambers.
GPS coordinates: 40.50033,-7.65485
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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