Menir da Abelhoa, Granite menhir in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
Menir da Abelhoa is a granite standing stone in Reguengos de Monsaraz featuring ancient markings carved into its surface. The stone has a simple, block-like form and stands in the open Alentejo landscape where it remains visible from a distance.
This menhir dates to the Neolithic period and was toppled at some point before archaeologists reconstructed it in the 1970s. The restoration work ensured the stone's stability and preservation for the future.
This standing stone served as a gathering place for early settlements in the region. It reveals how important such monuments were to the communities who lived here and how they shaped their shared identity.
The site is accessible via marked walking paths from the nearby villages of Telheiro and Outeiro. Parking is available near the location, making it convenient to leave your car before approaching the stone on foot.
The carved markings on the stone hint at the astronomical knowledge and religious practices of those who built it. Researchers continue studying these marks to understand what role the heavens held in their culture.
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